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Posts tagged “food storage”

Quick Tip: Store Nuts in the Freezer

We stocked up on nuts this past weekend in anticipation of all the holiday baking we have planned in the next two months. A while back, we learned that the best place to keep nuts for long-term storag...

An Alternative to Plastic Wrap: Abeego Flats

We don't have many bowls or dishes with lids, so we end up using a lot of plastic wrap when putting dough away to rest, or refrigerating a big bowl of leftovers. Here's one alternative to plastic wrap...

You Put A Chest Freezer Where?!

We talked awhile back about having a second freezer in the home. We've always been big believers in owning one, but after our recent move to a smaller space, we ended up putting it in a rather unusu...

Word of Mouth: Larder

I really love this time of the year when after a cold, quiet winter, the farmer's markets come alive with the freshest fruits and vegetables that Spring has to offer. The arrival of warm weather and ...

Good Question: Spill-Proof Containers for Leftovers?

Jamie is looking for spill-proof, leak-proof containers for leftover and lunch. This is a good question for all of you who bike to work or school! Can you help her?Whenever my boyfriend and I go out c...

Tip: How to Store Brussels Sprouts

While hitting up the farmer's market for Thanksgiving brussels sprouts this weekend, we got a tip from the stand owner that made us add a few extra pounds onto our purchase. Here's what he told us......

Quick Tip: Freezing Bacon

Bacon adds a subtle sweet and smoky flavor to food, and we love using it as a base in a lot of our dishes. But unless we're planning a hearty breakfast the next day, it's annoying to buy a whole packa...