Is there anything better in summer than a truly ripe, fresh strawberry? You know the kind, the one that drips juice, is perfectly sweet and makes you want to eat the whole pint at once. While it’s certainly tempting to eat them as soon as you’re home from the store or farmers' market, there are times when you’ll want to save them for later—and that’s where this advice for how to store strawberries comes in handy....
Of course, you can get tomatoes year-round, but summer is when these garden gems really shine. It’s hard to resist one of the season’s best fruits at the farmers' market stand—but when you buy (or grow) more than you can eat at once, you might be facing a storage issue. Here, we’ll show you how to store tomatoes the right way, as well as give you tips and recipes for using them....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleDo Shop SmartDon’t Wash It (Until Ready to Use It)Do Store Fresh It in the FridgeDo Let It BreatheDon’t Be Afraid to Freeze ItDon’t Freeze Zucchini NoodlesDo Defrost and Drain ZucchiniDon’t Let Any Zucchini Go to WasteMore Food Storage Guides In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Do Shop Smart Don’t Wash It (Until Ready to Use It) Do Store Fresh It in the Fridge...
Planning ahead is great, but even the best cooks can’t be expected to have every single ingredient in the universe in their kitchen at all times. And when you can’t get to the store—for example if you are social distancing—or if stores are sold out of ingredients it’s completely fine to turn to substitutions.When it comes to savory dishes, it’s generally not a big deal to substitute like for like in recipes....
Close Photo: Getty Images / David Dee Delgado The recentAtlanta shooting spreethat left eight people dead, including six Asian women, has devastated Asian communities around the country, marking a full year in which Asians have been targeted with a tremendous amount of open bigotry. Bias against Asians in America captured media attention in 2020, as the pandemic began blazing across the world. People started avoiding Chinatowns and Asian restaurants, illogically blaming them for the virus and crippling their businesses....
Close Photo: Helen Norman Have you ever opened your refrigerator’s crisper drawer to find a forgotten head of broccoli—and you’re unsure if it’s still OK to use? You’re not alone! We all have let the occasional piece of produce linger just a little too long in the fridge, and figuring out if it’s still good to eat can be tricky. So, if you have doubts about a questionable piece of broccoli, read on to learn how to tell if your broccoli has gone bad....
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Close Photo: Getty Images / fcafotodigital (chicken), Getty Images / Ryan McVay (trashcan) Have you ever been in a rush to makeyour favorite chicken recipeand wondered to yourself, is this chicken bad? Safe food handling of chicken (e.g.,not washing it) is crucial to preventing salmonella and other foodborne illnesses, but making sure the chicken you’re getting ready to prepare has not spoiled is just as important. How to Tell If Raw Chicken Has Gone Bad Discoloration may also occur, and the normally pink raw meat may turn yellow, gray and even green....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleSelecting the Best CornHow Long Does It Last?Moldy Kernels?What About Worms?Missing KernelsBad Cooked Corn In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Selecting the Best Corn How Long Does It Last? Moldy Kernels? What About Worms? Missing Kernels Bad Cooked Corn Close Photo: Getty Images Few things are sweeter in the summertime than fresh corn. It’sa healthy vegetablethat can be enjoyed simply with some butter and salt or can be turned intofresh griddled tortillas, a cheesy casserole and even fritters....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Color Should Eggplant Be?How Do You Check the Texture of Eggplant?What Does Fresh Eggplant Smell Like? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Color Should Eggplant Be? How Do You Check the Texture of Eggplant? What Does Fresh Eggplant Smell Like? ClosePhoto: Helen NormanEggplant is a workhorse in the kitchen. The glossy nightshade can be used in a range of delicious recipes, fromcurrytocasseroles....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleCheck the Packing DateDo a Float TestShould I Shake It?Crack It OpenWhat If I Eat a Bad Egg?Proper Storage In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Check the Packing Date Do a Float Test Should I Shake It? Crack It Open What If I Eat a Bad Egg? Proper Storage Is It Safe to Eat Expired Eggs? Check the Packing Date, Not the Expiration or Sell-By Dates Getty Images / Tanja Ivanova...
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Long Does Fish Last?How to Tell If Uncooked Fish Is BadHow to Tell If Cooked Fish Is BadHow Long Does Fish Last in the Refrigerator?How Long Does Fish Last in the Freezer?What You Should Do with Bad Fish In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Long Does Fish Last? How to Tell If Uncooked Fish Is Bad How to Tell If Cooked Fish Is Bad...
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Long Does It Last?Storage TipsWhen to Throw It OutHealth Concerns In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Long Does It Last? Storage Tips When to Throw It Out Health Concerns ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesGround turkey is a nutritious and lean protein that offers culinary versatility. Fromturkey chilitomeatballs,meat sauceand fillings fordumplingsandgyoza, there are many ways to incorporate ground turkey into delicious homemade meals. You can buy this raw minced meat prepackaged in the grocery store’s meat section—but before stocking up, find out how long ground turkey can last in the fridge and if it can be frozen....
