Storage

Now there need not be any more moldy berries in your house! The reason you had mold on your leftover berries was because you did not have access to these wonderful tips to keep your berries fresh and squeaky clean always. Not anymore! Get armed with these... -

Celebrating an occasion by opening a fresh bottle of wine is an oft-followed custom. Nevertheless, you don’t really have to drink yourself silly just because you do not know how to store an open bottle of wine. There are ways and means of retaining... -

Fresh chili peppers can actually be kept in your freezer for up to ayear if you use a freezer bag and not a regular ziplock bag. I wipe the fresh chili peppers with a cloth or paper towel and then I just put them in the freezer bag whole intact. In my opinion... -

While President Barack Obama may have had to face a lot in order to secure the Food Safety Act for America , the courageous scientists at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault are braving much worse in order to keep the crops of the world safe in case the... -

Freezing is one of the most practical  methods of all storage techniques, especially when it enables preservation of perishable fleshy foods like beef. Like all other forms, mashed beef can also be frozen and  used even after six months, provided the... -

Yummy and crunchy nuts require a proper preservation technique to be stored since its high oil content may make it rancid or stale. Mashed nuts are  extensively used in flavoring milk, as toppings and as spreads for breads. Freezing nuts both as whole... -

The yummy red strawberries are an all-time favorite of people across the world. But have you ever tasted frozen mashed strawberry? It is easy to prepare and easy to preserve which incidentally tastes fabulous. When available in large quantities during summer,... -

The delicious and healthy lentils can be mashed and stored for a longer duration in order to ensure its availability at the time of need. Freezing is the most reliable method  to preserve mashed lentils  at home  and  can... -

Preserving the fleshy, succulent and tender asparagus, the highly prized vegetable with enormous health benefits is highly essential and can be easily done by the well-known storage technique, freezing, which  ensures the availability of this spring... -

Well-known as courgetts, zucchinis can be stored to ensure its availability off-season with ts  taste, flavor and color  unaltered . Freezing zucchini in its mashed form is extremely useful in the preparation of healthy dishes when in... -

The highly nutritious and yummy pastas can be mashed and stored to increase its shelf-life by a well-known and feasible preservation method , i.e. freezing. This process ensures the availability of mashed pastas for a longer duration which can then be used... -

Freezing is one of the most trustworthy methods of preserving soft vegetable slike eggplants. Freezing mashed eggplant increases its shelf life and it can be utilized in variety of recipes, whenever required. Check out this blog to know more about the proper... -

Making use of acorn squashes off-season is ensured by well-known storage methods like freezing. Acorn squash is the sweet tasting variety of the winter squash which can be mashed and frozen for later use in various recipes in order to reduce cooking time... -

The medicinal and nutritious ginger root can be mashed and preserved for later use, by the most popular preservation technique , freezing. This method ensures  no wastage of the wonder root and they are readily available for culinary preparations with no... -

Freezing is one of the most practical and feasible storage methods for preserving tunas especially when mashed. Such a method enables the tunas to stay edible for a very long duration and can then be used in a variety of mouthwatering culinary... -

The strong flavored root vegetable, radish can be mashed and frozen in order to reduce wastage by extending its shelf-life. Radishes preserved in this form   can be used in various culinary preparations  by just de-frosting and thawing them whenever... -

Preserving vegetables like celery is highly advantageous since it minimizes the wastage of this delicious and nutritious food. Mashed celery stalks can also be frozen and  stored for a very long duration for later use. This procedure would make celery... -

Ripe avocados might require a  easy preservation method which would be feasible at household levels and can ensure long-term storage too. Freezing is the most apt method to preserve fresh avocados , particularly when mashed since it prevents spoilage of... -

Freezing leftover  mashed rice ensures minimum of wastage and increases the shelf-life of rice as well. Mashed rice, the most popular infant food when stored by the freezing method, reduces the time taken for preparing it making it less time consuming to... -

Preserving spinach in its mashed form is always a big problem. But here comes a perfect solution. FREEZING! This form of storing spinach would be a more practical and feasible method at home in order to extend the shelf-life of these nutritious vegetables... -

An excellent spread or a topping for vegetables, mashed olives can also be used as a last minute stuffing for  cooked poultry dishes. Freezing is the best method of preserving left-over mashed olives since it is more practical and easier to do at home.... -

Freezing is one of the most practical preservation methods for storing  fishes like salmon especially when mashed. Such method enables the salmons to stay edible for a very long time and they can be used in a variety of lip-smacking culinary preparations... -

Well-known as the 'ugly duckling'   vegetable world-wide,  celeriac , in its mashed form is the perfect replacement for mashed potatoes due to the similarity in consistency.  Preserving mashed celeriac by freezing is highly desirable since it... -

Freezing mashed vegetables, especially tomatoes, helps in extending their shelf-lives. Tomatoes preserved in this way can be used in various recipes  and can be  considered as a healthy snack too. Scroll down this blog to know the right procedure of... -

Rutabagas are root vegetables that originated as a cross between the cabbage and the turnip. Like any other root vegetable  rutabagas can also be mashed and frozen for a very long duration and used later in  as a major flavor enhancer in a variety... -

Freezing is one of the most useful preservation methods for storing mashed fish. Such methods help the fishes to stay palatable for a very long time and can be used in a variety of yummy culinary preparations as well. Scroll down to see the proper method of... -

One of the most nutritious vegetables liked by people of all ages is corn. It can also be preserved for long durations in its mashed form. This process ensures reduction of wastage and  extends its shelf-life. Mashed and frozen corn can be used in... -

Freezing is one of the most reliable methods of preserving vegetables like cabbage s. Mashed cabbages are no exception either. Freezing cabbages in this form increases its shelf life and can be utilized in variety of recipes, whenever required. Check out... -

Freezing is one of the best methods to preserve both fresh as well as mashed vegetables. This method not only increases the shelf-life of the vegetables, but also makes its utilization easy. Seasonal vegetables can also be cooked, mashed and then stored in... -

  The ready-to-eat mashed eggs can be preserved for a long duration by the well-known method called freezing. Mashing cooked eggs and freezing it, enables easy utilization of the same whenever required, especially when in hurry. Read on to... -

Freezing is the most common way of preserving pumpkins, particularly when mashed. Pumpkins can be mashed and frozen for later use in various recipes which helps in easing cooking time and also to minimizes wastage of the nutritious veggie. Scroll down to... -

Parsnips , like any other root vegetable can be mashed and frozen for a very long duration and used later. This reduces the wastage as well as cost of consumption and extends the shelf-life of these delicious carrot like vegetables. Trail down to know the... -

Mashing and freezing onion is an easy task that enables easy usage of the preserved  onions when in a hurry. They are ideal for cooking large amounts of food quickly without having to resort to curtting and mashing them  instantly. Trail down to know the... -

Freezing is a boon of storage techniques, especially when it enables preservation of perishable foods like meat . If  the procedure followed  is appropriate, then  mashed meat can be stored upto one year in its frozen form. Trail down to know in detail... -

Preserving garden vegetables like broccoli helps in preventing  wastage of this delicious and nutritious food .  Mashed broccolis can also be frozen and preserved for a very long duration. This procedure would make  storing the nutritious veggie an... -

  Apples are the all-time favorite fruits of people of all ages. Have you ever tasted frozen mashed apple? Being an easy recipe to prepare and easy way to store, frozen mashed apples would taste splendid. As a healthy infant feed,... -

  The earthy, hardy tasting and mildly sweet yams can be mashed and frozen in order to reduce its wastage and  cost of consumption. Yam being a hard vegetable can easily dry up and turn stony when exposed to air. When mashed and frozen, its... -

The colorful root vegetable, carrot can be stored for long with its nutrients and  medicinal benefits  intact by freezing it in the mashed form.This process ensures  reduction in wastage and also extends its shelf-life. Mashed and... -

Turnips, like any other root vegetable can be mashed and frozen for a very long duration and used later. This reduces the wastage as well as the expenditure. Let us now learn about the various steps involved in freezing the mashed form of turnips. ... -

Butternuts can be mashed and then frozen, to be utilized later when needed. This process keeps the squash preserved making it easier to prepare nutritious and tasty dishes when the butternut is not in season. Mashed butternuts can actually be used up to one... -

Bananas are yummy fruits especially when ripe. But steadily their shelf-life also decreases. Freezing the mashed form of bananas would aid in extending the usefulness of the nutritious fruits by months. This process stops the aging  so that they remain the... -

Enjoying foods that are off-season are preserved easily by  freezing . Squashes, members of the gourd family, can be mashed and frozen for later use too. It helps to reduce the cooking time as well as minimize wastage. Scroll down to know the ways of... -

  Freezing is an easy method of storing  several kinds of foods. But the taste of all the frozen foods doesn’t seem to be as they taste when freshly prepared. Frozen mashed chicken is one such food. Check out the method of freezing mashed... -

  Freezing mashed cheese, is an easy process. Moreover, the frozen cheese has a very great shelf-life and also can be used directly by shredding or grating. Scroll down this blog to know how to freeze mashed cheese.     ... -

Veggies of all types can be stored by the method of freezing in order to increase their shelf life. Mashed cauliflowers are no exception either. Freezing  cauliflowers in this form increases its shelf life which can then be utilized in a variety of recipes... -

The all-time yummy favorites, mashed sweet potatoes can be stored by freezing. Yes folks! Try out the following methods of freezing sweet potatoes and enjoy them for a long time by increasing their shelf lives. Here we go!   Ways Of... -

It requires only a mortar and pestle for mashing garlic cloves whereas freezing them is an easier task. Mashed and grated garlic can be frozen and stored to be used later. This process of preservation does not affect the  taste and flavor overtly. Let... -

Freezing mashed foods, especially potatoes,helps in easy utilization of the creamy dish whenever required and also reduces   wastage of food. This process of preserving  mashed potatoes   involves a series of steps which is easily done at... -

Freezing a peach pie needs careful planning and systematic process of preserving or else it might get spoilt. You cannot just stack this pie in the refrigerator or stuff it in zip bags. Here are some quick and easy ways to freeze the pies. ... -

We often peel almonds in advance to save our time but the truth is that, if you do not store them correctly, they will actually be of no use. Almonds can turn soft and lose their original flavor and taste if they are not kept well. Here are some ideas... -

Keeping peeled pistachios needs extra care since these tend to have a lesser shelf life than the unpeeled ones. You need to take special care so that they do not gather moisture due to constant exposure to outside air which will destroy their original taste... -

If you have peeled plums in advance you have to store them properly or else they will start decaying, since they lack an outer protective layer. Storing such plums is an easy process – you just need to keep a few finer points in mind while keeping them for... -

Learning how to dry cure a piece of pork is an adventure in itself. You pick up the meat on your own, then you decide on what cure you are going to use, and finally, you get down and dirty with the whole curing process. This is how it works. If you are keen... -

Long before refrigeration was invented, people used to cure and smoke meat to keep it from getting spoiled. But today, when you do not need such techniques anymore, people still want to learn how to dry cure beef because it lends an interesting texture and... -

There is nothing like a homemade sausage,  dry cured to perfection, more suitable for gracing your breakfast plate. It is with this thought that you are served this time-tested process of how to dry cure sausages. You can now to do it year after year and... -

There is a difference between storing peeled and un-peeled pumpkin. The unpeeled ones can stay fresh for at least 3 months but if you  peel them, you need to take special care or they will not be fit for use after a few months. Here are a few ideas on how... -

You need to store the peeled dates properly or risk losing their crunchiness along with their flavor and freshness. Here are some ideas which shall help you to keep them fresh  for long which will allow you to enjoy their flavors to the fullest. ... -

Knowing the right way of storing  sweet potatoes after peeling them can help you when you are pressed for time. It is a very simple process and involves just a few steps which can be followed to keep them fresh for later use.  Here are some ... -

Wheat when peeled, needs to be stored well or else it will get spoilt. It needs special care and certain precautions so that it does not gather moisture. Moreover, the grains need to be stored immediately after peeling. Here are some tips to store wheat... -

Turkey, when baked, makes a wonderful alternative to chicken. If you know how to freeze baked turkey, then you can make use of this poultry to prepare some really tasty delicacies with less effort. Frozen oven baked turkey remains unspoiled for almost... -

Peeling eggplants in advance and storing them for later use is a really good idea, especially when you are in a hurry. Storing these peeled vegetables is an easy process and can be done in a very short time. It doesn’t involve a prolong storing process too.... -

Baking bacon can look like a complicated task, especially when you do not have enough time and need a very small quantity. However, the good news is that you can freeze baked bacon for later use. This write-up offers you complete help on freezing the bacon,... -

If you need to store zucchini   , it is recommended to keep them whole and consume them within 7 days. However, if you peel and cut the zucchini it can be stored  for a long period of time. Slices of the peeled ones usually freeze... -

Tomatoes need to be stored in a special way  especially when they are peeled. Unlike other vegetables, refrigerating tomatoes does not actually keep them fresh. In fact, keeping them in the refrigerator can spoil the tomatoes and by making them mealy. Here... -

It is crucial to store peeled squash in the correct way or it will not be suitable for use when you actually need it. Elaborate preservation and storage arrangements re certainly not required. Just follow a few steps and it will be enough. Here is a quick... -

Squash, be it butternut, yellow, or the winter variety, can be stored for later use by freezing. Baked squash, when frozen, remains unspoiled for a longer time enabling you to use it when not in season. You can also store the leftover oven baked vegetable for... -

Rice, when baked, makes a healthy ingredient in a tasty meal. Freezing baked rice is a great way to store the leftover rice or even the freshly prepared one for later use. However, remember that oven baked rice remains unspoiled for a maximum of 4 days. So,... -

Pumpkins are  versatile and tasty ingredients that make up a whole array of dishes. You can also freeze baked pumpkin and use in place of a fresh one. Here is a short guide that will help you to learn how to freeze an oven baked pumpkin the right way… ... -

Apples, in the baked form, sans sugar, make healthy and tasty breakfast and snack choices. If you are not consuming it fresh, then you have the option to freeze it for later use. Over baked apples  tend to turn mushy when frozen. So, if you are planning to... -

There are countless ways of cooking sweet potatoes . Baking them is the tastiest and healthiest of them. You can also freeze the leftover baked sweet potato, after slicing them, to be reused later. Or, just mash the baked tuber and freeze them to be used... -

We tend to peel the onions in advance in order to save time. The problem arises when we realize that the stored onions have lost their freshness or have dried out. You need to preserve them the right way if you wish to use them later.Here are some easy tips... -

Nuts are often peeled in advance for later use. It is a time saving measure as peeling takes up a lot of time. These nuts need to be stored   very carefully or they will lose their crunchiness and will no longer be of use. While... -

Keeping the peeled shrimps fresh might appear to be a tough task for many, who have faced problems of spoilage, in the past. There is not much cause to worry though as it is actually a very simple process – you just need to know the right way. Check out... -

Cucumber is often peeled in advance for preparing salads and for use in other recipes. At the same time, peeled cucumber often gets wasted, when we do not know the right process of storing them. They tend to become soggy and often get spoilt when not kept... -

Storing carrots after peeling them can be done in different ways.depending on the duration for which you desire to keep them. These normally have a longer shelf life and hence keeping them fresh, isn’t much of a problem. However, there are many time-tested... -

Keeping the grapes peeled in advance for different recipes can save your time and reduce some of your tasks, when you are in a hurry. However, it becomes equally important to store these fruits properly, or else they might be of no use at all. Here are some... -

Fruits tend to get dry, soggy and mushy if they are not stored well , especially when they have been peeled. To keep  them fresh for long you need to follow a few simple steps. Check out the ideas below.   Ideas to store peeled... -

Ham has been one of the first agricultural exports of North America and an important food item in the country. Therefore, it is no surprise that everyone wants to know about  dry curing ham in order to treat your guests to a lavish spread any time. You can... -

Probably the easiest thing to do with bacon is to learn how to dry cure it. This old British tradition   to store meat doesn’t take much physical effort and  certainly, doesn’t require any special expertise or equipment. All... -

Storing lemons  for later use  after peeling   them   is quite common – the problem arises when we are clueless about the storing process. Most often, we find that the lemons have become discolored or are completely soggy,... -

You can peel ginger in advance, if you are keen of getting everything ready for parties, get-togethers or your regular meals ahead of time! However, you need to store them carefully, so that  they stay fresh and its flavors are retained, when cooked later... -

Freezing allows you to store excessive amounts of baked fish    for a maximum of 60 days. Beyond that, the quality of the food item deteriorates, making it inedible. Here are a few handy tips that will allow you to store the... -

It is not   favorable  to freeze baked pasta dishes, however, you can opt for this method of storage if you have a huge amount of leftovers. Always make sure that you store the pasta and its sauce separately so that the stuff is not spoiled. The oven... -

  While mac and cheese comes in unlimited options, the baked ones are the tastiest. Baked macaroni does freeze well and can be stored for about 2 to 3 days in the freezer. The recipes recommend freezing before cooking , but leftovers do freeze... -

Bananas have several uses but most of us simply love to use them in a variety of desserts;  we tend to peel these in advance, and then face the problem of how to store them well or ways by which it can be prevented from browning.  In case you do not... -

Most of us face the problem of storing peeled oranges   as these tend to get spoilt and become mushy very quickly. If you wish to store the  peeled   ones for long  in their usual form, you need to take a few steps... -

Preserving eggs after peeling them   or those which are hard boiled is quite easy!  However, it is important that you store these the right way, that too, only for a specific period of time in order to prevent contamination by... -

Salmon, in its raw form, can be frozen without too many hassles. However, freezing baked salmon should be done very carefully, failing which the fish can be subjected to freezer burns. Freezing the oven baked salmon   for a short time,... -

If you plan to preserve peeled apples you will have to understand that the foremost thing  to do is to keep them in an atmosphere devoid of oxygen. Most chefs prefer to apply an acid based anti-browning agent. Here are some easy ideas: ... -

Prawns need to be frozen as soon as possible just like any other seafood.  If you have bought some real fresh ones and desire to store them after making them ready for use,  you need to refrigerate the    peeled prawns     the right... -

If you wish to save time  and peel garlic in advance, you will also need to know the right process. Since you will be storing them in your refrigerator or in a dry corner of your home, you need to know how to go about it. Read on for the details. ... -

If you have a lot of peeled potatoes on your hand and do not need them right away, you have to store them properly as they tend to turn brown quickly. It is easy to store them for many days and even months and  use them at the right time. Here are some... -

Thwart off the complaints of leftover baked pork by freezing it and using it for preparing a tasty meal later on. Freezing the meat is a good way to preserve it before you ship it your near and dear ones or for packing it for a journey. If you want to... -

  You can definitely refrigerate the pre-cooked ham that you pick up from your butcher for about 7 days. However, baked ham keeps for an additional  7 to 10 days.  Freezing this baked meat is generally not advised as the flavor and... -

Potatoes, in the raw form, tend to rot fast. However, you can preserve those for a longer period, up to 3 months, without losing the flavor and texture, by preparing baked potato and then freezing them. The process also helps you to store all those extra... -

If you have surplus amounts of leftover baked chicken  or want to store the baked poultry for later uses, then you can freeze it to retain its freshness. One of the ingredients that freezes well, you will find that defrosting it is also quite... -

The flavor and taste of a   c hicken pie   is maintained for long period if it is frozen the right way. . Freezing the pie is a simple process but needs to be done meticulously or even a little bit of carelessness can spoil the pie and... -

Pecan pie can be frozen in its baked and unbaked form if you wish to use it on a later date. It is important to know the right way of freezing the pie, so that you can retain its freshness and flavor, even if you are using it much later. Here is a quick... -

It becomes necessary to freeze apple pie when you are preparing it in advance or preparing it in large quantities for future use. You can freeze a baked and unbaked pie as per your requirements, but if you do not do it well, the pie shall lose its flavor... -

If you do not plan to have all your fish pie at once or plan to use it a few days later, you will definitely have to freeze it. Freezing this dish, does not imply stacking in the freezer and forgetting it. It involves a number of factors which need to be... -