Tip #5,039 During adverse weather when a power outage is likely, turn your refrigerator and freezer to their coldest settings to preserve food as long as possible. Just remember to turn back to normal once the storm has passed. Home & Garden safety + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,427 Add pantry space and unique decor to your kitchen by purchasing old school lockers. They provide an abundance of storage space and can be painted to complement the room. Home & Garden kitchen + storage + decorations + interior design + food storage + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,281 Place a sheet of wax paper between layers of cooled cookies before you store them. Food & Drink household + baking + cooking + home remedy + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,284 Wrap a block of cheese in wax paper to keep it fresh longer. Food & Drink kitchen + cooking + cheese + food + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,028 Make a habit of cleaning out your refrigerator when gathering trash for garbage day. Check expiration dates and for food that has been stored too long. Home & Garden cleaning + kitchen + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,197 For fluffier popcorn, store your unpopped kernels in the refrigerator. Food & Drink snacks + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,502 Remove tomato sauce stains from plastic containers by scrubbing with a paste of baking soda and water. Home & Garden cleaning + kitchen + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,295 Keep a quart of milk in the freezer so you don't have to make a late night milk run for the next morning if you run out. Food & Drink food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,302 Store onions in the legs of nylons to prevent the peels from falling off and scattering. Food & Drink vegetables + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,352 For better coffee, store beans or grounds in an airtight container in a cool, dark location. Food & Drink food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,463 Open a vacuum sealed jar before refrigerating it. This will make it easier to open later. Food & Drink kitchen + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,483 Make your own sausage patties by freezing a roll of sausage and cutting it into slices with either an electric or a very sharp knife while still frozen. Food & Drink meal preparation + food storage + meat + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,692 Prevent freezer burn by closing a freezer bag leaving just enough room for a drinking straw. Holding the opening tightly around the straw, suck all the air out of the bag, then quickly remove straw and close. Food & Drink food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,716 When preparing a dish for a potluck that has a whipped cream topping, sprinkle it with toasted coconut to avoid the topping sticking to the plastic wrap or waxed paper. Food & Drink clever + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,733 Keep cookies fresh by putting a slice of bread in the container. Food & Drink baking + desserts + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,090 To keep thin plastic snack bags (think potato chip or pretzel bags) from tearing down the side, put a ring of tape around the top after opening. Food & Drink food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,139 If you are unable to use all of your fresh herbs before they will go bad, place them in a container or baggie and freeze them. Food & Drink spices + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,224 Keep eggs fresh longer by coating with mineral oil. They can be kept at room temperature for a month or longer in a refrigerator. Food & Drink food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,236 Reuse empty food containers from butter, sour cream, etc., for bringing lunches to work. If you forget them or lose them it isn't a big loss. Food & Drink lunch + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,251 After emptying a can of food, put the lid into the can and squeeze the top enough to ensure the lid will not come back out and cut you or your garbage bag. Food & Drink safety + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send