Lemonade may seem like a rot-resisting beverage, after all, it has a high acidic content and bacteria-fighting compounds. But you would be surprised by just how quickly improperly stored lemonade can go bad! Does lemonade go bad? Yes, lemonade is shelf stable only if it is stored in an airtight container and is consistently refrigerated…
Many of us like to try different types of tea and will have more than one type on the shelf at any one time. Unfortunately, this means that you run the risk of opened packets of tea going stale! Modern tea drying techniques mean that most teas retain their fresh flavor for a considerable amount…
Coconut milk is becoming a popular staple in many households, where it is used in Asian recipes or as an alternative to dairy milk. This dairy-free milk has a myriad of uses and health benefits, and also happens to taste delicious! But if you’re not familiar with using coconut milk, you might be surprised when…
Is there anything more refreshing than chilled apple juice? It is even such a versatile ingredient that can be used in savory and sweet recipes. Just imagine it: grilled pork chops with apple juice and BBQ basting. A delicate, soft, and spongy apple bundt cake with an apple juice frosting. We’re drooling just thinking about…
Rice is an incredibly versatile staple ingredient that many have in the house. But cooking rice is not always as easy as people think. More often than not, rice comes out either overcooked or undercooked. But can you eat undercooked rice? The answer is no, you should never eat undercooked or raw rice because of…
Pistachios are the perfect snack, especially when roasted and salted and full of flavor. They are a healthy way to get some protein while on the go, in fact they are so good I find myself often wanting to eat the whole bag. However, there seems to be a bad pistachio or two in each…
Ganache is simply decadent on cakes and cupcakes, and it is an easy enough ingredient to make at home. If there is a need to make a ganache ahead of time, or if you have made too large a batch, you might be looking for the best way to store the ganache before it is…
It’s easy enough to open a jar of almond butter, have it on toast a few times, and then forget about it at the back of the pantry for a while. Or maybe you’ve found almond butter on special, so you want to buy a few jars, but you’re worried that the almond butter might…
Checking the quality of green onions can be tricky, but you can use a few techniques to figure out the overall quality of the vegetable. How to tell if green onions are bad? Green onions begin to go bad when they start to wilt and dry in the fridge. They can also accumulate slime and…
You may have noticed that any well-stocked cocktail bar contains a bottle of bitters, and been tempted to purchase a bottle for yourself. But what are bitters, and what is the best way to store them? Do bitters need to be refrigerated? Bitters are made from a strong alcoholic spirit infused with natural flavorings. The…