Lisa Milbrand Updated: Mar. 19, 2020 and Tiffany Gagnon Updated: Oct. 26, 2020 Confused by “best by,” “sell by,” and “use by”? You’re not alone. In fact, a Harvard University study found that more than 90 percent of Americans throw away perfectly good food due to label confusion—resulting in 398,000 tons of food waste each year. Because, as it turns out, those…
Read More Is All of the Food in Your House Safe to Eat?We’re setting the record straight about which types of produce require refrigeration. By Marie Viljoen January 07, 2021 Fresh fruits and vegetables are nutritious and delicious, whether home-grown or purchased. They are also perishable. Knowing how to store produce correctly extends its life, makes the most out of seasonal bounty, and reduces food waste. Fruits That Should Not Be Stored…
Read More Which Fruits and Vegetables Can You Leave Out on the Counter?That pricey bottle of maple syrup? Store it in the fridge after you open it. Did you know that at some butcher counters, you can ask them to grind your meat for you while you wait? That means less opportunity for pesky bacteria and other nasties to get in. Plus, there is no recall by some giant…
Read More Don’t waste money on food that just goes bad. Store it correctly. Keep food safe!I clean my fridge regularly, because, in my house, I’m the only one who eats leftovers. I also check out all of those half-empty jars of condiments. I find those packets from the Chinese food place, catsup from fast food, cheese from Italian take out, and bottles/jars of mayo, mustard, relish, chili sauce, BBQ sauce,…
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