If you like to prevent food waste in your household, you probably hate to get fresh fruits and veggies only to have them go to waste. There are not many fresh food items that keep for a long time, and this can lead to the dreaded food waste that you … Continue Reading
If you love to cook or you want to have fresh ingredients on hand at all times, you probably make use of your vacuum sealer all the time. But did you know that you can seal up all kinds of other items with your vacuum sealer? Many people are not … Continue Reading
If you love to have garlic on hand to season all of your food, you might be annoyed when you can’t keep your garlic fresh with ease. It can be hard to get through a whole garlic bulb in a reasonable amount of time, depending on how often you cook … Continue Reading
Don’t worry about those weekend bean leftovers from your last large batch: there are awesome leftover recipes you can include them in! You just need to reheat the beans and you will have a tasty meal ready in no time. Beans, when you use the right temperature and duration, can … Continue Reading
Blueberries are one of the most delightful fruits out there, but they do not have a long shelf life. This can lead to a lot of frustration if you hate food waste. Many people love having fresh fruit and veggies on hand all the time, but this can be a … Continue Reading
If you love to bake or you enjoy cooking with butter, you might have realized that it does not keep for as long as might be ideal when stored in the fridge. Once you have opened up a cube of butter, it might not last nearly as long as if … Continue Reading
Plastic cutting boards are sanitary until they start developing cracks from continuous knife use. All things that come in contact with our food may be potential sources of contamination. And, the risk of contamination raises the risk of foodborne diseases. Cutting boards are no exception to this rule. So, it’s … Continue Reading
One of the worst nightmares in the kitchen is seeing sticky residue on your favorite wooden cutting boards, right? Yikes! Sticky residue isn’t uncommon on cutting boards due to it being used with so many different foods. To get rid of any residue, especially the sticky ones, you need to … Continue Reading
Wood is proven to be antibacterial. According to a study done by the University of Wisconsin, 99.9% of bacteria put on a wooden cutting board died within only several minutes. The board was left at room temperature overnight and the next day, there were no remaining bacteria alive. Plastic cutting … Continue Reading
You can wash your wooden cutting board with soap, but not with every type of soap. The safest option is dish soap. Washing your wooden cutting boards in the sink is the preferred choice. They’re not dishwasher-safe because the high heat and water and moisture can damage them. When cleaning … Continue Reading