refrigeration

Packaged raw chicken being checked near its sell-by date in a refrigerator

Sell By Date on Chicken: What It Means and When to Toss It

June 3, 2026June 10, 2026ting

A sell by date on chicken is mainly for store rotation. At home, safety depends on refrigeration, time, smell, texture, packaging, and cooking raw chicken to 165 degrees F.

Do Pickles Need to be Refrigerated? The Complete Guide

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026ting

Unopened canned pickles can retain their quality for about 2 years Opened pickles can be enjoyed for about 2 4 weeks if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator Pickles purchased in bulk…

Do Carrots Need to be Refrigerated: A Comprehensive Guide

January 26, 2026ting

The article provides tips on how to defrost frozen carrots It suggests two methods thawing in the refrigerator and thawing in cold water Sliced carrots should not be left out at temperatures above 40°F…

Mixed olives in a glass jar of brine with a bowl of olives and an open refrigerator in the background

Do Olives Go Bad?

November 26, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Olives can go bad when a jar is damaged, opened olives are kept too warm, or the brine is contaminated. Refrigerate opened olives and discard moldy or off smelling jars.

Does Kahlua need to be refrigerated? Discover expert advice!

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025ting

Kahlua, a coffee liqueur, should be consumed within 6 8 months after opening for best taste Kahlua has a shelf life of four years after opening Kahlua will expire if it has a sour…

Can You Leave Eggs Out Overnight? Safety, Storage Tips & More

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025ting

Keeping eggs in the fridge is an American quirk. Eggs sold in many countries are unrefrigerated and kept on the counter. Farm fresh eggs can be kept on the counter for about a week…

Cooked sliced sausage packed in a shallow container beside a food thermometer and open refrigerator

How Long Is Cooked Sausage Good in the Fridge?

September 3, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Cooked sausage leftovers are best used within 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator when they were cooled promptly and kept at 40 degrees F or below.

Do Macarons Need to be Refrigerated: Tips and Recommendations

August 29, 2025ting

Macarons made with butter need to be refrigerated. There are two types of macaron filling: buttercream and ganache. Buttercream macarons need to be refrigerated, while ganache macarons do not. Buttercream macarons last over 14…

Stacked yellow deli cheese slices on parchment paper with a simple kitchen counter background

How Long Is Deli Cheese Good For?

August 23, 2025June 15, 2026ting

Deli cheese keeps best when it is cold, tightly wrapped, and used soon after slicing or opening. Discard it for mold, slime, sour odor, or temperature abuse.

Raw chicken in a sealed container on a refrigerator shelf beside a thermometer reading 38 degrees F

Raw Chicken Storage Temperature: When It Becomes Unsafe

August 20, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Store raw chicken at 40 degrees F or below in the refrigerator, or keep it frozen at 0 degrees F. If it spends too long above 40 degrees F, discard it.