Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Making space in the fridge for Thanksgiving.........


Make space for Thanksgiving by cleaning out leftovers and expired condiments and using up as much as possible of what’s in the freezer and the refrigerator.

You can store hearty produce, like apples, fresh cranberries, and potatoes, in a cool, dry place, like the trunk of the car or the basement. We made a covered shelf in our shed, it works great as long as the weather stays cold.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Freezing Ground Meat.......


Before freezing ground meat, flatten it into a square or into patties, rather than leaving it in a mound. It will thaw faster later. Plus it will save on that valuable freezer space!

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

No freeze........


Never freeze baked goods while they are still warm. Moisture condenses on the outside. The interior dries out, but the surface turns gummy when the item is thawed.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Freezing Meat........


Big cuts and roasts can be frozen longer than chops; they don't dry out as fast.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

A Storage Hint, did you know.....


The butter compartment in the door is not the best for butter, an egg keeper in the door not the best for eggs. Keep them inside the fridge, with butter well wrapped and the eggs covered.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Organize your freezer......


* Organize your freezer space into food groups: meat, fish, leftovers fruit, and vegetables. Makes for a quick find of what you are looking for instead of a search party.
* Put older packages at the front of the freezer so you can use them first.
* Make sure you label all bags and containers; contents and date frozen.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Fresher fruits and vegetables.......


Line the bottom of the vegetable compartment with paper toweling. This absorbs the excess moisture and keeps all vegetables and fruits fresher for a longer period of time.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Food Storage........


Stop storing leftovers in covered serving bowls or pots in the fridge. These leftovers hog space., dry out, spill, and absorb odors or cause them. Transfer food to plastic tubs with airtight lids.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Here's one I did not know.....


Freezing tends to intensify the flavors of certain foods, such as garlic,peppers, and cloves. Use less in a dish that you will freeze, and when reheating, taste and add more as needed.

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If your greens seem sandy or dirty rinse and dry them well, then wrap them in a paper towel before placing in a plastic bag. Fruits and vegetables stored at room temperature should be removed from any packaging and left loose.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Freezer hint.....


You can freeze any food except canned or preserved food and whole eggs. Some foods, however, do not freeze well. High - fat products like cream and mayonnaise tend to separate when defrosted, and high water content vegetables such as lettuce and cucumbers will go soggy. Freezer temperature is critical for maintaining the quality of foods. Keep it set at 0 degrees.

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Store fruits and vegetables in separate drawers in your fridge. Even when chilled, fruits give off ethylene gas that shortens the shelf life of other fruit and vegetables by causing them to ripen more quickly.

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Potatoes and onions don't mix when stored together. When they are cooked together it's fine. Onions should never be stored with potatoes because moisture from the onions can cause potatoes to sprout. Onions also release gases that will alter the flavor.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

It's a good idea to line the crisper bins of your refrigerator with a few paper towels or sheets of newspaper to absorb excess moisture. Mold spores love moisture, but the towels will keep it away.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Have your Fridge ready for Thanksgiving.....

Make space for Thanksgiving by cleaning out outdated leftovers and expired condiments in your fridge.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Coffee Can Cookie Jars....


Put those empty coffee cans to use - Rinse out coffee cans and store cookies in them. Use the original lids, or stretch plastic wrap across the top and seal with a rubber band. During the Christmas Season wrap the cans with wrapping paper, fill with cookies, and give as gift.

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To keep lettuce and celery fresh...

Lettuce and celery will keep longer if stored in the refrigerator in paper bags instead of cellophane. Don't remove the outside leaves until ready to use.

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Save the Bacon!....

Bacon Storage:

* Once the package is open, tightly wrap or put unused bacon in an air tight container for up to 7 days.
* To freeze unopened bacon, over wrap the store package with heavy duty foil or other freezer wrapping, being sure to push all the air out of the package and tightly close the wrapping around the inside package. Use within 1 month.
* Thaw frozen bacon in the refrigerator. Do not defrost in the microwave or cook from frozen.
* Store cooked bacon in a plastic bag in your refrigerator up to 5 days.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

The next time you find Bread on sale....

Bread keeps really well in the freezer. And there are always plenty of uses for it. Just remember: Air is the enemy! Wrap that loaf in foil (sliced or unsliced) and put it in a freezer bag before stashing.

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Seafood lovers remember....

Fresh fish and seafood should be refrigerated at approximately 32°F at all times and not held for more than one or two days.