Food Storage

Did you ever check the expiration date on walnuts or ask to yourself, how to store walnuts and how long do walnuts last? How to store walnuts: As you see, the way you store walnuts depends on how and when you plan to eat them. Let’s dive deeper and explain in exact detail how to…

For the best flavor and texture you should store mangoes until they reach the peak of ripeness. But what is the best way to store mangoes? How to store mangoes: As a consumer, you want to know how to judge the degree of ripeness the mangoes have reached before buying them. We will explore how…

Let’s take a close look at, if almond milk can be frozen.  Almond milk can be frozen but almond milk manufacturers advice against freezing it. Freezing almond milk changes the taste and texture, although the nutritional value remains the same. For these reasons freezing almond milk is unrecommended. This article will discuss why freezing almond milk is not recommended….

Without having much experience with ground flaxseed or flaxseeds you may be wondering about the best way to store them. Look no further because here are the best ways to store flaxseeds. 7 ways to store flaxseeds: As a Certified Health Coach I get asked all the time about flaxseed storage. I always have them…

Freezing coconut oil sounds like a wonderful idea to preserve it longer which prompts the question, can you freeze coconut oil? Coconut oil can be frozen for up to two years. The best way is to melt the oil and divide it into serving sizes. Place them into the freezer until frozen and then transfer…

With extra fresh zucchini bread, you may start thinking of how to store zucchini bread properly. Let’s answer the question, how to store fresh zucchini bread? Fresh zucchini bread can be stored on the counter wrapped or in an air tight container for three days. For longer than three days it can be refrigerated in…

A law in the 1930s made it illegal to grow wheat at home. Some argue these laws are no longer enforced; still, many stay on the right side of the law by focusing on storing wheat for commercial purposes.  Here’s how to store wheat the proper way: In this article I will provide an introductory…

Tomatoes turn pretty fast, it would be wonderful to preserve them by freezing. They are soft and mushy making many people wonder, can you freeze tomatoes? Tomatoes can be frozen and kept in the freezer for up to six months. Tomatoes can be frozen uncooked or blanched before freezing. Frozen tomatoes are best for stews,…

Having extra kimchi, you want to make sure it’s properly stored. Therefore, let’s find out the best kimchi storage. The best way to store kimchi is in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator. Properly stored it will last up to six months in the refrigerator. The refrigeration slows down the fermentation process, extending its…

Whether you have unopened, opened or fermented pickles, let’s examine the best way to store pickles. The best way to store an unopened jar of pickles is in a cool, dry place for two or more years. Store opened jars of pickles in the refrigerator where it will remain fresh for up to two years….

Oats are a long-lasting food source and some types of oatmeal last longer than others. Let’s find out if oatmeal can go bad. Cooked oatmeal can go bad after a few hours if it’s left unrefrigerated. After refrigerated, cooked oatmeal will go bad after one week. Uncooked, dry oats will go bad in 2-3 years…

There are persistent confusions around how best to store olive oil. Let’s examine how including on the counter, refrigerator or freezer. Store olive oil in a cool, dark location away from light. It’s best to store olive oil in a tinted glass container. Olive oil should be kept at a temperature between 55-60℉, although it can…

Storing food and leftovers is extremely important. This article will be discussing food storage bags. More specifically, are plastic food storage bags safe? Plastic food storage bags are safe if they are bags approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and label directions are followed. FDA approved plastic food bags have greater purity standards…

There are many examples of wanting to save tofu for a future meal. Therefore, how to store tofu? Cooked tofu can be preserved in the refrigerator up to five days or in the freezer up to five months. Unopened tofu can be stored in the refrigerator until the expiration date or in the freezer up…

Part of my job as a Certified Health Coach is to inform people about storing food like cheese. It’s typically wrapped and stored in the refrigerator, but not all cheeses require refrigeration. You may be wondering, what cheeses can be left unrefrigerated. Cheeses that can be left unrefrigerated are Asiago D’allevo, Parmigiano Reggiano, aged Gouda,…

The extra cost means you should try and make your extra virgin olive oil last as long as possible. Therefore, where to store extra virgin olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil should be stored in a cupboard or cabinet no hotter than room temperature. This is the same whether it is opened or not. The…

Beef stew can be frozen and this article will discuss how to freeze cooked beef stew. Also, Let’s take a close look and determine if leftover beef stew with potatoes be frozen. Beef stew with potatoes can’t be frozen. The potatoes will fall apart and give the entire stew a grainy consistency. Beef stew can…

Unfortunately, not everyone who loves tomatoes knows how to store them in the fridge or room. The process is different for each type of ripened tomato. Therefore, let’s examine how to properly store tomatoes? How to properly store tomatoes depends on their ripeness. Overripe tomatoes are best stored in the refrigerator. Perfect, ready-to-eat tomatoes can…

Sometimes we’re left wondering what to do with extra carrots or cut carrots. When you’re stuck with leftovers, let’s examine how to store cut carrots, including whole and if they should be stored in water. Carrots should be stored in water-filled plastic bags or covered containers in the refrigerator, where they can remain fresh for…

Is there a right and wrong way to unpack your food items when you get home? Let’s examine what order food should be placed in storage. Once you arrive home from the supermarket all the frozen items should be stored first. The items that need refrigeration like dairy products, meats and fresh vegetables should be next….

Extra virgin olive oil can be costly, but it’s a product not used all at once and requires storage. For this reason, many people find themselves asking the question, can extra virgin olive oil go bad? Extra virgin olive oil can go bad. Extra virgin olive oil expires sooner than regular olive oil because it…

Dorm rooms are well known for having little space available. One of the leading causes of this frustration is food storage. Therefore, you’ll want to know, what is the best food storage for a dorm room? The best food storage for a dorm room is to make use of items like a mini fridge, over the…

Sometimes I purchase too many kiwi fruit which steered me to research the answer to, how do you store and keep kiwi fresh longer? The best way to store kiwi fruit for a long time is to freeze them once they are ripe. They can be stored in the freezer for about one year. For…

Having so many lemons, I don’t want to risk throwing them away, so I’ll freeze sliced or whole lemons. Many food items last a long time frozen but did you ever wonder, how long can you freeze fresh lemons? Lemons can last up to four months frozen in the freezer. It’s critical to remove as…

I always have mushrooms in my refrigerator. During my Health Coaching sessions, clients sometimes ask me about mushroom storage. I’m going to inform you the best way to store sliced mushrooms. The best way to store mushrooms short term is in the refrigerator. Place them into a bowl, cover them with plastic wrap, poke a…

It would be a shame to throw it out extra baked tofu. I will examine how to store it. The best way to store baked tofu is to place it in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Ensure it has cooled off to room temperature before placing it in the container to avoid condensation. Baked…

After cutting a papaya and not eating the whole fruit at once, lead me to do a little research on how to store it. Therefore, I’ll be answering the question, how to store cut papaya? The best ways to store cut papaya is to freeze it, dehydrate it, dry it in the oven or use…

Cauliflower is notoriously difficult to store, which leaves many people asking the question, what is the best way to properly store cauliflower? The best way to store cauliflower is in a cold, humid environment before freezing. It should be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in a moist cloth and place into a perforated container. For…

It’s easy to end up with too much garlic which leaves many people asking, how to store garlic? Fresh garlic is best stored unpeeled in a dark, dry, cool, ventilated place like the pantry. For longer-term storage fresh garlic can be frozen and stored in the freezer. Peeled or chopped garlic should be stored in…

Nuts can go bad if unproperly stored. Therefore, let’s examine how long do nuts last and how to store nuts to keep them fresh. The best ways to store nuts to keep them fresh are freezing, vacuum sealing and making them into nut butter. The most essential aspect to storing nuts is preserving the oils…