food storage

Pizza slices wrapped in freezer-safe packaging with a date label

Can You Freeze Pizza?

April 3, 2026June 10, 2026ting

You can freeze pizza if it was refrigerated or frozen while still safe. Wrap slices airtight, freeze in portions, thaw in the refrigerator when possible, and reheat leftover pizza to 165 degrees F.

Half and half in a pitcher, ice cube tray, freezer containers, and plain dairy carton on a kitchen counter

Can You Freeze Half and Half?

March 28, 2026June 14, 2026ting

Half and half can be frozen, but it usually separates and does not thaw like fresh dairy. Use it mainly in cooked recipes.

Container of cooked chili stored in the refrigerator with a date label

How Long Is Chili Good in the Fridge?

March 23, 2026June 10, 2026ting

Cooked chili is usually good for 3 to 4 days in the fridge if cooled promptly and kept at 40 degrees F or below. Reheat leftovers to 165 degrees F.

Lemon slices, lemon zest curls, and a zester on a cutting board for freezing lemons

Can You Freeze Lemons?

March 12, 2026June 14, 2026ting

You can freeze lemons whole, sliced, juiced, or zested. For the most useful freezer stash, freeze zest, juice cubes, and thin slices separately.

Chicken broth stored in a labeled container in the refrigerator

How Long Does Chicken Broth Last in the Fridge?

March 12, 2026June 10, 2026ting

Chicken broth usually keeps 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator after opening or cooking, unless the package gives a different shorter rule. Freeze it if you need more time.

Jar of sauerkraut being checked for mold and storage condition

Does Sauerkraut Go Bad?

March 5, 2026June 10, 2026ting

Sauerkraut can go bad. Normal sour smell, bubbles, and tang can be part of fermentation, but mold, rotten odor, unusual slime, leaking packaging, or unsafe storage history are reasons to discard it.

Pieces of fudge on a tray with a covered storage container nearby

Does Fudge Need to Be Refrigerated?

March 4, 2026June 14, 2026ting

Classic fudge does not always need refrigeration, but refrigerate it when the recipe, package, toppings, heat, humidity, or storage history makes safety uncertain.

Package of raw ground turkey in the refrigerator with a date label

How Long Is Ground Turkey Good in the Fridge?

February 28, 2026June 10, 2026ting

Raw ground turkey should usually be cooked or frozen within 1 to 2 days in the fridge. Cook ground turkey to 165 degrees F and use cooked leftovers within 3 to 4 days.

How Long Does Miso Paste Last? Storage Tips

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026ting

Miso paste has a high salt content and does not rapidly spoil like dairy and meat products. The expiration date indicates when the miso is past its best quality, but it can still be…