How Long Does Half and Half Last?
So you bought a container of half and half and it’s sitting half-open for 4 days now. How long does an opened half and half last until it goes bad?
How Long Does Cottage Cheese Last?
Cottage cheese comes with a shelf life of about two weeks and usually lasts for an extra 3 to 5 days past its “expiration” date. Once you open it up, you get about 5 days to finish the dairy product. Maybe 7 days if you’re lucky. Besides that, no matter if your cottage cheese is…
How Long Does Ricotta Cheese Last?
Ricotta cheese comes with a shelf life of about 2 weeks and usually lasts for an extra couple of days past the “expiration” date. That means your unopened container that’s three days past its date should be fine. Feel free to open it up and check against the signs of spoilage I discuss later in…
Can You Freeze Sour Cream? (Before & After Pics)
You can freeze sour cream, but it separates heavily after thawing and is only useful in cooked or baked dishes. For other uses, using fresh sour cream is a much better option. The freezing process is super simple, but before you start, you need to create a plan on how you’re going to use the…
How Long Does Blue Cheese Last and How To Tell If It’s Bad?
So you find yourself with blue cheese that’s nearing the date on its package. That’s when you ask yourself: does blue cheese go bad?
Does Velveeta Cheese Go Bad?
For many people, when they hear the words “casserole” or “melted cheese”, the first thing they think about is Velveeta cheese. Does Velveeta cheese go bad?
How Long Does Kefir Last and How To Tell If It’s Bad?
So you’ve bought a few bottles of kefir to give it a try. The last bottle sits in the fridge and it’s nearing the date on the label. Does kefir go bad?
Can You Freeze Buttermilk? (Before & After Pics)
Got half a container of buttermilk left after making pancakes, and not sure what to do with the leftovers? If cooking another batch of pancakes isn’t on the menu, and you’re thinking about freezing the buttermilk, you’re in the right place. Freezing is a simple way of preserving leftover buttermilk. But, and it’s an important…
Does String Cheese Go Bad? How Long Does It Last?
You added string cheese to your child’s lunch, and they forgot to eat it. It’s supper and you’re wondering: does string cheese go bad if not refrigerated?
Can You Freeze Mozzarella Cheese?
Too much mozzarella on hand and no way of using it before it spoils? Considered freezing it but not sure how that works out? Can you freeze mozzarella cheese? If any of those questions have brought you here, you’re in the right place. Below, I talk about freezing both fresh mozzarella and mozzarella blocks. That…