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Help! Should I Buy a Chest or Upright Freezer?

In the next week I will be purchasing a freezer for our new basement store room. I have a problem. I can't decide if I should get a chest or upright freezer. I'm hoping that some reader input can h...

Does Your Fridge Have a Fever? Check Its Temperature!

We received a nasty shock early last week when all our refrigerated food suddenly and mysteriously started spoiling! The culprit ended up being a busted cooling fan, but we learned a lot about fridges...

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...

Survey: Side-by-Side or Top-Bottom Fridge and Freezer?

Both styles are pretty common in rental apartments as well as freshly renovated kitchens. Which do you prefer? We can debate the pros and cons below....

What Are Essential Pantry Items for the Freezer?
Good Questions

Q: I will be setting up my first grown-up apartment and was wondering what would you consider to be essential pantry items for a freezer. Sent by Joy...

Quick Tip: Individually Portioned Sloppy Joes

One of our favorite (not to mention nostalgic) quick meals is none other than, The Sloppy Joe. It's perfect for a quick dinner, lunch or even snack, especially when you rely on your freezer... ...

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...

Cool Down Tip: Toss Your Yogurt In The Freezer!

It doesn't matter if you're making your own yogurt or you have a favorite store bought brand, one of the quickest ways to have a sweet treat (that's also easy on the hips) is to freeze it! We've pic...

Survey: Do You Have More than One Freezer?

As we talk about all things chilly and frozen this month, we're wondering how many of you have an extra freezer (maybe one of those big chests in the garage?) to store batches of homemade ice cream, b...

Quick Tip: Buy Baguettes to Freeze

Lately, we've been getting in the habit of buying an extra baguette or two when we're at the store just to throw in the freezer for later. It's extremely handy to have bread ready to thaw and use when...

4 Ways To Reuse Your Butter Wrappers!

We've always saved our butter wrappers after using up all the butter that lives inside. They come in quite handy for several different things around the kitchen, plus they can be an inexpensive reso...

Stop! Don't Re-Roll Your Scraps!

Every food guru on the planet tell us that re-rerolling our scraps of dough, be it cookies, pie crusts or biscuits, won't make for the prettiest goods. Although we all know it's true, we usually try...

Condiments and Expiration Dates: Pantry Cleaning Tips

Are you deep into cleaning your pantry during this week of the Kitchen Cure? I confess that I haven't started yet, but I have a lot of things to work on in my cupboards and pantry! I am looking forwar...

Freezer Organization: Toss an Ice Tray or Two

Week #1 assignment in the Kitchen Cure is to clean out your fridge and pantry. That includes the freezer, and we're considering one way to make more space: eliminating two of those ice trays above....

Eating Light: Frozen Vegetables Are Your Friends

In the winter time, we would probably only eat meat, beans, and bread if it weren't for frozen vegetables. We're not very impressed with the quality of many fruits and vegetables in the winter -- espe...

Good Food with Evan Kleinman: Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Baking

As much as we love baking fresh goodies for all holiday gatherings starting to happen this time of year, the task can often become time-consuming and stressful. No more! This week on Good Food, Cindy ...

Weekend Project: Freezing Fresh Produce

If you don't have the time or energy for canning, freezing fresh produce is one of the quickest and easiest ways to stretch summer's bounty into the cold season. Here's a round-up of our tips, techniq...

Food Science: What is Freezer Burn and How to Prevent It

Freezing summer produce is a great - and simple - way to put away fresh food for the months ahead. One drawback is the susceptibility of many foods to freezer burn. Read on......

Good Idea: Frozen Vegs In Plastic Water Bottles

Lunch In A Box came up with this great space-saving idea; storing your frozen vegetables in plastic water bottles!...

Straight Up: How to Make the Best Ice Cubes for Summer Cocktails

With the mercury tickling the top of the thermometer this week, today at Straight Up, it's All About Ice. All ice cubes are not created equal. And while you might not know it, these little frozen blo...

What Temperature Should You Set Your Refrigerator On?

As the days get warmer and we start running air conditioners and paying higher electric bills, it's good to remember ways to keep your kitchen energy efficient. Step one: Setting your refrigerator and...

What's In Your Freezer?

We're curious - what do you have in your freezer, dear Kitchn readers? We thought it would be fun to start a discussion where you all talk about what you have in their freezer. Want to know what's i...

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...

Weeknight Meal Tip: Frozen Homemade Stock Portions

One thing that helps us make delicious, healthy meals on the fly is a freezer full of portioned homemade stock of all kinds - vegetable, crab, chicken, beef, etc....

Organizing Pots and Pans
Kitchen-related design from our network

AT: Los Angeles has a great thread going right now with lots of reader tips and ideas on this topic: How Do You Organize Your Pots and Pans?. Check out links to other readers' Flickr kitchen photos ...

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