How to store rhubarb
Rhubarb is my favorite vegetable. Maybe because it’s pink. Or maybe because it’s powerfully distinctive and adds the most wonderful flavor to both savory and sweet dishes. Or because I …
Learn the best way to store asparagus
Are you lucky enough to have scored some fresh asparagus spears this spring? While you can now get asparagus almost year-round at the grocery store, asparagus fresh from a local …
Eggs — How to keep them fresh and how to tell when they’re not
Ever wonder if an egg you grab out of the refrigerator is still good? How much do you know about egg storage? Most of us (vegans excepted) usually have a carton …
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Salad Greens — How to make them last
Salad greens are such a delight — versatile, delicious, and nutritious. As long as they’re fresh, that is. The moment those green leaves start to wilt and discolor and get …
Storing canned foods — How to store canned foods for safety and quality
Well, here it is February — Canned Food Month! A good time, I suppose, to answer some questions about how to store canned foods safely. (I like spending the slower …
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How to store cheese — Keep cheese fresh and mold-free
When you get home with groceries, do you repackage your cheese? Unless it’s shredded cheese in a resealable plastic bag that you’ll use soon, it’s a good idea. It’s also a …
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Storing wine at home — Wine storage tips for the non-connoisseur
Much of the advice I run across for storing wine doesn’t quite apply to me. The guidelines are often geared toward those who are building a wine cellar or purchasing …
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Recipe keeping — Ways to organize and display your recipes
Weeding my cookbook collection down to a reasonable number was a challenge. (I still have 50 or so, but trust me, it was a significant whittling!) That was just a …
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Keeping spices fresh — How to store your cooking spices for maximum flavor
I have a seriously bad habit when it comes to cooking with spices. I’m forever shaking the little jar of seasoning directly into the pot or pan on the stove. …
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Spud storage — How to store potatoes so they don’t go bad
Potatoes are one of those veggies (like onions, garlic, and squash) that are great at hanging in there for months at a time. Given the right care and conditions, of …
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