It’s this time of the year when you’re cleaning your pantry or organizing spices, oils, and other long-lasting food products in the kitchen. And there’s this bag of salt that’s way past its date. “Does salt even go bad?” is your first thought, and rightly so. That salt has been in the water of the…
Black pepper is one of the most popular spices, second only to salt. Most of us use it daily, so if we see a good deal, it’s easy to go overboard. And then, a couple of months later, we ask ourselves: does pepper ever go bad? I don’t know about you, but my spice organizer…
Here’s all you need to know about freezing garlic. Learn the most popular methods of freezing this aromatic and choose one that meets your needs. Say your garlic bulb isn’t looking all that great, and you’re looking for a way to preserve it. Freezing seems like the obvious solution. So, can you freeze garlic? Or…
Here’s all you need to know about the storage and shelf life of chives. Learn how to store chives to keep them fresh and how long they last, depending on the storage method. Bought a bunch of fresh chives and not sure how to go about them? That begs the question: how do you store…
Here’s all you need to know about freezing chives. Learn how to freeze chives, how to thaw them, and how to use them after defrosting. Say you’ve bought a bunch of chives, used a few stalks, and aren’t sure what to do with the rest. That’s when you ask: can you freeze fresh chives? Or…
You have an old container of dried thyme in storage, and you’re not sure if you can still use it. Does thyme go bad? Or you’ve bought fresh thyme for the first time, and you need to know how long you can store the leftover sprigs. How long does fresh thyme last? If either sounds familiar, this…
Bought a bunch of fresh rosemary sprigs and unsure how to go about the leftovers? How long does rosemary last, and how do you store it? Or maybe you’re used to tossing leftover fresh rosemary into the fridge as-is, and you’re wondering if there’s a better to go about storing this herb. Or there’s an…