food storage

A baked quiche on a freezer tray with a wrapped slice beside it

Can You Freeze Quiche?

June 18, 2025June 14, 2026ting

You can freeze quiche whole or in slices. Cool it first, wrap tightly, freeze flat, thaw in the refrigerator, and reheat until hot in the center.

Can You Freeze Sour Cream? The Dos and Don’ts!

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025ting

Sour cream can be frozen. Freezing sour cream can affect its quality and texture. Some manufacturers advise against freezing sour cream. Sour cream can be stored in a plastic bag, glass container, or silicone…

How to store baby carrots properly for freshness

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025ting

Different fruits and vegetables require different storage approaches to stay fresh. Lesser known tricks can keep crisp, crunchy vegetables like carrots fresh in the refrigerator for weeks. Carrots should not be rinsed before storing…

A clean jar of strained bacon grease with a strainer and cooked bacon nearby

How Long Is Bacon Grease Good For?

May 31, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Bacon grease keeps best when it is strained, cooled, sealed, and stored cold. Discard it if it smells rancid, looks moldy, has food debris, or was handled unsafely.

Fresh lettuce leaves and chopped frozen lettuce pieces in freezer containers

Can You Freeze Lettuce?

May 30, 2025June 14, 2026ting

You can freeze lettuce, but thawed lettuce will be soft and watery. Freeze it only for cooked or blended uses, not for fresh salads, wraps, or burger toppings.

Baked beans cooled in a shallow dish beside freezer-safe storage containers

Can You Freeze Baked Beans?

May 29, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Yes, you can freeze baked beans. Cool them quickly, pack them in freezer safe portions, leave room for expansion, and reheat leftovers until steaming hot.

Ting pouring a small amount of oat milk into a glass to check it near an open refrigerator

Does Oat Milk Go Bad? Signs, Storage, and When to Toss It

May 29, 2025June 11, 2026ting

Oat milk can go bad, especially after opening or if it is not kept cold. Follow the label and discard cartons with off smells, mold, swelling, or unusual texture.

A bowl of red salsa with tortilla chips and lime wedges used for a salsa freezing guide

Can You Freeze Salsa?

May 27, 2025June 14, 2026ting

You can freeze salsa if it is still fresh and safely handled, but thawed salsa is often thinner and softer. Freeze small portions and thaw in the refrigerator.

Fresh eggplant slices, lemon water, blanched eggplant on a towel, and sliced eggplant in a freezer bag

Can You Freeze Eggplant?

May 23, 2025June 12, 2026ting

You can freeze eggplant, but raw eggplant usually turns spongy after thawing. Blanch plain slices or freeze cooked eggplant for better texture.

Firm tofu blocks arranged on a freezer tray with a cloth nearby

Freezing Tofu

May 21, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Freezing tofu is useful when you want a firmer, chewier texture. Drain or press it first, freeze it airtight, thaw it safely, then squeeze out extra water before cooking.