Did you know ? - Kitchen Tips
When using only part of a bell pepper, cut it from the bottom or the sides, leave the seeds attached because they hold the moisture. You can put the rest in a resalable plastic bag and use it up to 4 days later. It won't be mushy.
Keep raw meat separate from other food. Cross-contamination is a leading cause of food borne illness!
Store potatoes away from sun light to avoid changing its color to green.
Do not wash eggs when you store them, it will remove the 'coating' on the shell that helps keep odors and bacteria from entering.
Do not store dry herbs and spices near stoves and microwaves, on countertops or next to any humid source, such as sinks, dishwashers, kettles, coffeemakers.
Hard-boiled eggs in the shell can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3
weeks, or up to a week if peeled.
If stored properly, dried herbs and ground spices will retain their flavours for a year. While whole spices may last for 3 to 5 years.
Soaking potatoes in cold water for a prolonged period is not recommended as it can result in some vitamin loss.
Peeled potatoes turn dark if not cooked right away. To keep them looking white, toss them with a little lemon juice.
Store spices in a cool, dark place. Heat, humidity and excessive light will result in the dry herbs and spices losing their flavour more quickly.
To keep large quantities of herbs and spices fresh, store them in tightly
sealed containers in the freezer. But avoid storing dry herbs and spices in the refrigerator due to its humid environment.
Freezing does not affect the nutritional value of food as long as it is
stored, handled and cooked correctly.
Freeze only very fresh bread as freezing does not improve the quality of baked products, it merely arrests staling.
To speed up the ripening process, store bananas and avocados in brown paper bags
Rub lemon on avocados and fresh mushrooms when storing in refrigerator to preserve freshness and colour
To preserve deep-frying oil for up to 6 months: cool, strain through a
coffee filter paper lined funnel, pour into a container, tighten lid firmly
and store in a refrigerator
Store olive oil away from light, in an opaque container, to preserve its
nutrients better.
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