Storage Tips

So, you brought a brand new hot sauce bottle from the store. You opened it and used it to spice up your dish. But now what? Should you store the host sauce bottle in your pantry at normal temperature, or should you refrigerate it? Let’s see! Does hot sauce need to be refrigerated after opening?…

Storing chicken in the fridge in a vacuum-sealed container is one of the best ways to keep it fresh and maximize its shelf life. But still, it is crucial to be aware of the shelf life of vacuum-sealed chicken when kept in the fridge. How long does vacuum-sealed chicken last in the fridge? Vacuum-sealed chicken…

Mirepoix is a traditional mix of flavorful vegetables often used to create broth or seasoned dishes. However, preparing mirepoix can be time-consuming, leading many home cooks and professional chefs to wonder, “Can you freeze mirepoix for later use?” You can freeze uncooked and cooked mirepoix. The key to properly freezing mirepoix is to reduce its…

Freezing the shrimp is one of the best ways to keep it fresh for a long time. But what happens if it gets freezer burn? Can you eat freezer-burned shrimp? In general, it is perfectly fine to eat a freezer-burned shrimp as long as there are no signs of spoilage such as discoloration, ammonia smell,…

Tiramisu is a creamy, coffee-flavored Italian dessert. It needs at least six hours in the fridge before serving. But let’s say you don’t want to eat Tiramisu just after it is ready, and instead, want to store it for later. How long is Tiramisu good for? As a general rule, Tiramisu is good for at…

Whether you are about to make any recipe that uses spinach, or maybe, you are preparing your diet with spinach, you are likely to think about how to measure it precisely. As a general rule, take the raw spinach; if it is matured, remove its stem, pack the spinach leaves in a cup and measure…

The coconut is a special fruit because it can be used when it’s young or when it’s mature. And it has different uses at either age. The husk or shell also has practical uses. Because of its multiple uses, you’ll need to know how to pick a good coconut at the grocery store. Young coconuts…

Pickles are often considered a kitchen stable and the chances of you having an opened jar in your refrigerator are pretty high. But have you ever seen pickles in the refrigerated section at the grocery store and questioned how they should be stored? Do cold pickles just task better, or is there an actual reason…

You’ve used alcohol in several instances. You drink it. You use it to clean or disinfect. You probably also cooked with it. While you use it, you might leave the bottle open. As you look at that open bottle, haven’t you wondered about this question: How fast does alcohol evaporate? In general, all alcohol products…

If you’re new to cooking, there may be some terms that you find confusing. But knowing what those words mean can keep you from eating uncooked or burnt food. Many recipes tell you to reduce the heat and simmer. But have you asked what does reduce heat and simmer mean in cooking? Simmering occurs at…