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How to Freeze Dry Fruit

How to Freeze Dry Fruit

  Freeze-drying is like giving your fruits a pause button, extending their shelf life and locking in flavor without using additives. It’s a process used by astronauts to enjoy fruits [...]
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How to Freeze Cheese

How to Freeze Cheese

Now, before you start wrapping up that wheel of Brie or block of cheddar and tossing it into the Arctic tundra of your freezer, let’s take a moment to understand [...]
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Is It Safe To Freeze Cheese?

Today, we’re tackling the big chill – specifically, the ins and outs of freezing cheese. Whether you’re looking to extend [...]

How to Freeze Cream

  Now, I know what you might be thinking: “Can I actually freeze cream, and will it still taste good?” [...]

The Best Apples for Freezing

Apples are a staple in many households, and for good reason! They’re versatile, nutritious, and with so many varieties available, [...]

How to Freeze Cottage Cheese

  Cottage cheese is a staple in many households, not just for its creamy texture and mild flavor, but for [...]

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Can You Freeze Butter?

Hey there, friends! It’s your go-to Food Safety Dad here, ready to tackle another kitchen conundrum that might be on your mind. As a dad, I know that we’ve all been there – you find a great sale on butter and you think, “Can I stock up and freeze this [...]

What Are The Dangers Of Eating Moldy Bread

Picture this: you’re craving a nice, toasty sandwich or maybe a warm slice of buttered bread, you grab that loaf you’ve been eyeing all week, and there it is—a fuzzy spot of mold staring right back at you. Your first thought might be to just cut off the moldy part [...]

How To Defrost Bread Without Turning It Soggy

You’ve baked or bought a lovely loaf of bread, only to realize you can’t eat it all before it goes stale. So, you do the sensible thing and freeze it for later. But when ‘later’ comes, and it’s time to thaw that bread, you find yourself facing the soggy bread [...]

Can You Freeze Flour?

You might be surprised at just how many people purchase flour in bulk (hello, savings!) or find themselves with a surplus after a baking spree. Whatever your reason, knowing how to properly store flour can save you money and prevent food waste. So, let’s dig in and find out if [...]
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