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
Considering the fact that we have a problem with waste and pollution, recycling our wooden cutting boards is essential. Recycling helps preserve energy, lowers the pollution of the water and air, conserves natural resources, and lowers greenhouse emissions. Old kitchen items are often found in our trash bins, without us … Continue Reading
Cucumbers are one of those foods that can sometimes go to waste without being eaten by you or your family. Many fresh fruits and veggies can be tough to keep good enough to eat. You might feel pressured to consume all of your fresh foods as soon as you get … Continue Reading
If you appreciate being able to prevent waste in your home, you will want to be sure that you have a vacuum sealer on hand. This tool can help you to save money and time in the kitchen, particularly when it comes to things that are best fresh and that … Continue Reading
If you love fresh fruit, you probably know just how fast your fresh foods can go bad when they are not stored properly. This can be really frustrating, particularly since fruit is so expensive. You might be tempted to stop getting fruit for yourself and your family in order to … Continue Reading