Using Green Plastic Produce Bags?Has anyone tried green bags for produce?
Storing Fresh Ginger?What is the best way to store fresh ginger?
Refrigeration of Cucumbers?What is the best way to refrigerate sliced cucumbers, in water or dry?
Storing Capsicums in Oil?How do I freeze capsicums without them going soggy after defrosting? I just bought capsicums in bulk. I bought carrots in oil and they were crisp. Will this work for my capsicums if I put them in oil. What is the most frugal way to keep them?
Storing Roasted Red Peppers?I have a bunch of red bell peppers that I want to roast. After I roast them what type of liquid do I use to store them in the fridge?
Storing Corn or Flour Tortillas?What do you store your corn tortillas in?
Food Container Ideas?What can I use for food containers without buying ones?
Storing Canned Goods on Unheated Porch?Is it ok to store canned goods on a back porch that is not heated? Or would they freeze?
Storing Homemade Bread?Does anyone have ideas on ways to store homemade bread? I'd like to make one loaf per week for my 2 person household. Normally I keep it on the counter, covered with a towel and slice as we use it. But my partner is slightly OCD and seeing a towel-wrapped loaf of bread, on otherwise clear counters day after day, week after week, unnerves him. So, other than ziploc bags in the fridge, any ideas?
Storing Sweet Potatoes?How do I store sweet potatoes?
Storing Oil After Frying Food?What do you keep your oil in after deep frying chicken? I deep fry in a heavy cast iron dutch oven. After I am finished and the oil is cool I transfer the oil to an empty clean milk jug for keeps. However, trying to lift and hold a heavy cast iron dutch oven while pouring the oil out is beginning to hurt my arms and hands. I didn't know if it was okay to just leave the oil in the dutch oven. Do you have a better way of deep frying and storing the oil?
Reusing Vacuum Freezer Bags?Can the Reynolds Handi-vac vacuum freezer bags be reused?
Storing Garlic In Cellar?Can I store fresh garlic in a brown paper sack somewhere other than the refrigerator, such as a cellar?
How Long Are Dried Spices and Herbs Good For?How long can spices be kept?
Storing Fresh Apricots?I was just given a large bag of fresh apricots. They are all slightly bruised. I need some really easy storing ideas? How to freeze, cook, etc. without ascorbic acid, as I am allergic to it! Thanks guys!
How long will Penuche fudge keep?How long will Penuche fudge keep?
Storing Leftover Nacho Cheese?Is there a way to "can" nacho cheese? I bought a gallon can of it and we can't eat it all at one time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
How to Store Marshmallows?What is the best way to store marshmallows?
Milky Residue in Pickle Jars?I have a question about making dill pickles. Some of my jars stay real clear while others get this milky substance on the bottom of the jars. Is this just fermentation and is is safe to eat them?
Can Green Tomatoes Be Preserved in Newspaper?Can I preserve green tomatoes from my garden by wrapping them in newspaper and putting in a cool dry place and use them in winter?
How To Prevent Lettuce Rotting In The Fridge?How can I keep lettuce form rotting in fridge?
Best Way To Store Tomatoes?What is the best way to store tomatoes? I have been told never to refrigerate because tomatoes lose their taste.
Does Watermelon Have To Be Kept Cold?I'm going on a picnic and I forgot to get a disposable cooler for my watermelon, which will be cut off the rind and cut into serving size pieces. Do I have to keep watermelon cold? I have two foil pans, 3 empty ice cream buckets and ice.
Long Term Storage Of Chewing Gum?I recently got a bunch of chewing gum for free after coupons. Should I keep it in the freezer to keep it fresh or how should I store it? Will freezing it change it's chewing consistency? Thanks for any help!
Vacuum Seal and Freeze Fresh Vegetables?Can you freeze corn on the cob and banana peppers fresh from the garden? Also, can you vacuum seal those and if so, how long will they keep?
How To Preserve Soymilk?Hi, I want to know how to preserve soymilk for a period of time. I will like to go into large scale production of soymilk in my vicinity.
Storing Potatoes In The Fridge?Can I store potatoes in the fridge?
How Long Do Plastic Food Storage Containers Last?I have plastic storage containers that I have used for food for many, many years. And I am curious if the plastic has been used too much and if it is so old that it is time to replace them with newer ones.
Preparing to Vacuum Seal Vegetables?Do you need to blanch vegetables when vacuum sealing them? if so, how do i go about this?
How long will mushrooms keep in the refrigerator?How long will mushrooms keep in the refrigerator?
Storing Garlic?How do you store garlic?
Storing Mushrooms?How do you store mushrooms?
Storing Pancake Mix?I bought some boxes of CarbSimple pancake mix which were already out of date. So far, the mix is still quite tasty and not spoiled. As this product is no longer manufactured, I want to keep them. What is the best method?
Storing Cut Avocados?Does anyone have any tips for storing avocados after they have been cut into? Should they be refrigerated? Is it best to leave the pit in, or take it out?
Substitute for Orange Liqueur?What may I use for a substitute for Orange liqueur. Could I use orange flavoring?
Keeping Oil From Solidifying in the Fridge?How can I stop the oil in marinated feta solidifying when placed in fridge?
Preventing Moisture Buildup When Storing Cheese?I stored some cut up cheese chunks in a vacuum sealed bag for a week. There were droplets of water inside the bag in a few places (minimal). Do you suggest I place a paper towel in with the cheese chunks to prevent mold from building up due to excessive humidity?
Canister for Vacuum Packaging?Has anyone used a canister from vacuum packaging (like Seal-A-Meal) for food storage? We have gone through so much expensive salad in a bag (my daughter likes it) before its time that I am seriously thinking about purchasing the larger canister just for bagged salad storage in the fridge.
Storing Watermelon?How do you store watermelon? When storing watermelon in a covered container in the refrigerator and a piece of paper towel is placed in the bottom of the container and also on top of the watermelon, what does this do to the watermelon?
Keeping Celery Fresh?Keeping Celery Fresh. I recently read something about keeping celery fresh much longer by wrapping it in foil. What I missed was. Do I take the plastic cover off of it? And do I wash it before wrapping it?
Storing Cherries?How long should an unwashed bag of cherries last in the fridge, assuming typical freshness when purchased at grocery store?
Storing Yeast?Tips for storing yeast. Post your ideas.
Storing Bagels?What's the best way to store bagels? I am wondering if I should just keep the bagels on the counter in the original bag or should I perhaps keep in the refrigerator? I don't think I need to freeze them as we will probably use them up fast enough.
Storing Olive Oil?I have several glass bottles and a few metal containers of very expensive olive oil that were purchased a few years ago and have never been opened. They are kept on a shelf in my basement that is dry, cool and no significant moisture. Is there a deadline that the oil must be used or does it keep indefinitely?
How Long Does Spaghetti Sauce Keep Once Opened?Once a jar of tomato/spaghetti sauce has been opened, how long will it keep in the refrigerator?
Storing Potato Flakes?I was wondering if anyone knew how long potato flakes would be good for. I have a bag of flakes in the cupboard and I think they are 2 years old. I could make instant potaoes for the dogs if need be, I suppose, to use them up. Any suggestions for using them besides thickening stews and soups?
Storing Coffee?What is the best way to store coffee (both for unground beans and for already ground)? My DH and I don't drink it up very fast, and I've heard keep it in the freezer; I've heard keep it in the refrigerator; I've heard oh, no, don't do either of those, that'll dry it out, just keep it in an airtight container.
Storing Mayonnaise?Tips for storing Mayonnaise. Post your ideas.
Making Vacuum Sealer Bags?How do I cut a straight line to make bags using the foodsaver roll or any other vacuum bag roll? I have the roll cutter in the machine, but don't want to have to swap rolls in and out every time I need a different size.
FoodSaver Reviews?Reviews of FoodSaver Vacuum Packaging Systems. If you have one of these, please post your feedback below and be sure to mention which model you have in your post and how much it cost.
Shelf Life of Pasta Flour?Does anyone know the shelf life of pasta (semolina) flour? It is in its original wax-coated paper packaging - no tears or holes in the bag. I have had it well over a year. It doesn't have an expiration date. There is only an address for the company, no phone number or web address listed.
Storing Peanuts?Tips for storing peanuts. Post your ideas.
Food Saver Advice?I recently borrowed a friends "food saver" to freeze some meat. The food saver worked great, and I insisted on replacing the roll of bags that I had used. To my surprise, the roll cost me $10.00 at Walmart.
Looking For Advice On Vacuum Sealer Bags?I bought a new vacuum sealer to store and freeze meats and leftovers, but after I cut the bags, I have a hard time opening the two layers of the bag. I got so frustrated the last time I just threw the bag away and went to the store and bought freezer bags. I'd really like to use the vacuum sealer, though.
Preserving Carrots Through the Winter?Hi! I just harvested about 20 lbs of carrots from a home garden. Should I blanche them and place them freezer bags, store them in a cool, dark basement area or what? I'd like to be able to use them throughout the winter months. This is the first time I have tried growing carrots and am a little startled (pleasantly though!) at my success. HELP!!! What do I do now??
Dennis from Milwaukee, WI
Are Food Saver Machines Worth It?I would like feedback on the food saver machines. Do they really do what they say? Is it frugal or expensive to use the bags, canisters, etc.?
