It is all too easy to take lettuce for granted, but this versatile salad leaf appears in many of our favorite recipes! Whether you’re loading up tacos with ground beef and lettuce, stacking up burgers with relish and salad leaves, or making a bowl of crisp summer salad, this under-appreciated leaf has a place in…
Jello is such a fun and tasty treat, ideal for kids both big and small! Jello can be enjoyed as a quick dessert, or used to make trifles, fruit salads, cake layers or fillings, and more! But does Jello need to be refrigerated? Store-bought Jello cups are shelf-stable and should not need to be refrigerated….
Potato soup is a classic comfort food that is hearty, filling, and oh-so-delicious. It can be made in many different ways (vegetarian, vegan, or meat-based) and you can add your choice of ingredients to it, such as cheese, bacon, or broth. Because of how healthy and delicious it is, you may be tempted to make…
Peach cobbler is a delicious summer dessert that is made from a combination of sugary caramelized peaches and a biscuit topping. But does peach cobbler need to be refrigerated? According to the USDA, plain peach cobbler can be left out for up to 2 days before requiring refrigeration. However, leftovers must be refrigerated to prevent…
Crumbl is a cookie empire that has been operating since 2017. They have over 300 stores in the United States and are actively growing. So naturally, when you have an amazing freshly baked product that reaches a nation, more people have questions about it! One thing we are regularly asked is how do you store…
Sake is a popular rice-based alcoholic beverage that is widely consumed in Japan and around the world. Does sake need to be refrigerated? Yes, since air and environmental factors can affect its quality, sake should be refrigerated. Sake is best served chilled and can also be warmed up. However, it is never served very hot…
Whether you’ve bought a bag of dry fruit or have tried dehydrating it at home, you’ll want to store it in the best possible way to keep it in peak condition. The idea behind drying fruit is to preserve it for longer, but if stored incorrectly, it can soon deteriorate. How do you store dried…
Storing cut sweet potatoes can be quite challenging since they are prone to spoiling – but there are a few ways you can get the most out of their shelf life! How do you store cut sweet potatoes? Cut sweet potatoes can be stored in plastic bags or airtight containers, and can also be frozen…
Uncrustables are a great sandwich snack found in the frozen section of the supermarket. They come in several different flavors, but mostly the classic peanut butter and grape/strawberry jelly, and must be thawed before eating. When it comes to storing them, there are a few questions about whether or not they need to be refrigerated….
Cotija cheese is an ingredient that is quickly rising in popularity. But unfortunately, there isn’t as much information about its shelf-life out there. Sure, you can assume that it pretty much works like most other cheese. But that is exactly where you are wrong. Cotija is very unique and different from most. So, its shelf…