These smart cooking and grocery shopping techniques will stretch your food budget. One of the biggest expenses for the American family is food. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American household spent $7,729 in 2017. Even finding ways to cut that by just 10% can save the typical American family $773 per year,[…]
Compost 101 What To Compost and How To Do It Composting at home is easy – with a little know-how, keeping your compost pile efficient, odorless and pest-free is a cinch. Healthy compost piles are moist, warm and free of foul odors, so recognizing an unhealthy pile is not super challenging – and proper[…]
Almost half of our food is wasted in the United States. How does this happen? What can we do to solve our enormous food waste problem? America wastes roughly 40 percent of its food.1 Of the estimated 125 to 160 billion pounds of food that goes to waste every year, much of it is perfectly[…]
Do Not Put Toxic Things Into Your Body Many things people put in their bodies are downright toxic. Some, such as cigarettes, alcohol and abusive drugs, are also highly addictive, making it hard for people to give them up or avoid them. If you have a problem with one of these substances, then diet and[…]
Our food system is fascinating. From scientists making diamonds out of peanut butter to grapes exploding into plasma fireballs in the microwave, Insider has rounded up some of the strangest and most fascinating food facts that you probably never knew. Keep reading to educate yourself and impress friends at your next dinner party. Many[…]
If you love to cook with fresh vegetables and herbs, growing an indoor garden is a great way to keep your recipes clean and healthy year-round. When outdoor garden space is limited, or the weather outside is too cold, your windowsill can serve as a small-space garden for certain edible plants, such as leafy[…]
Learn how long foods stay fresh in the pantry, and you’ll know just how much to stock up on, and when it’s time to replace key ingredients like baking powder and spices. The following chart lists the shelf life of common pantry staples. Print a copy for your records, and keep it in the[…]
How Long Can Food Be Frozen and Stored in Freezer? Freezing food is one of the easiest forms of food preservation and although food will safely keep in the freezer indefinitely that doesn’t mean it will retain its quality forever—the flavor and texture will be vastly better if you use the food within the[…]
You probably know that butter will last one to three months when you store it in the refrigerator, while you need to use up refrigerated buttermilk in two weeks. But do you know how long fish and shellfish last in the fridge? How about ground meats, coffee cream, or egg substitutes? Know Expiration Dates[…]
During the recent coronavirus pandemic, you and your family’s safety comes first. While many of us are still able to get to the grocery store to restock on fresh produce, it’s not a bad idea to stock up on nonperishable items as a precautionary measure, especially as more of us are spending more time indoors.[…]