Keeping and Cooking Produce

Whether it’s the bag of basmati, the box of Arborio, or your leftover take-out container of jasmine rice, I’m here to guide you through the ins and outs of rice storage, shelf life, and safe consumption. So, grab a cup of your preferred beverage, and let’s get into the nitty-gritty [...]

You pop the leftover paste into the fridge, of course, but then you find yourself asking, “How long does this little tub of tomatoey goodness last?” Well, fear not! I’m here to share the ins and outs of tomato paste storage so you can maximize flavor and maintain food safety. [...]

We’re going to whisk through a question that’s as common as a cupcake at a birthday party: “Can you refrigerate cake batter?” Whether you’re juggling family life or trying to get ahead of the baking game for a school event, knowing whether you can hit ‘pause’ on your baking is [...]

We’re going to tackle a question that might have tickled your curiosity while you were waiting for that pot of water to boil: Can eating raw pasta kill you? Now, before you start envisioning horror stories involving uncooked spaghetti, let’s break it down together and see what’s really at stake [...]