You bring home a beautiful carton of berries, wash them right away, and two days later they are covered in mold. The problem is not the berries. It is the water. The single most common mistake that cuts berry shelf life in half is washing them before storing. How do y… Read more
You reach into the back of the pantry and find a bottle of A1 that has been there longer than you can remember. The label has a best-by date from two years ago. Is it still safe? Does A1 sauce actually go bad? Does A1 sauce go bad? The short answer: Yes, A1 sauce do… Read more
I picked the cone over the cup because it was that kind of afternoon. A scoop of rocky road, a walk outside, and about thirty seconds later a chunk broke off and landed directly on my shirt. I did the obvious thing: grabbed a napkin, blotted at it with the warm water f… Read more
Can You Freeze Garlic? Yes, and It’s a Great Way to Preserve It If you cook regularly and you’re not freezing garlic, you’re wasting time and probably throwing away flavor every month. The answer to the question “can you freeze garlic?” is an unapologetic yes — and n… Read more