Pudding is a staple of almost every pantry. It’s not only delicious but thanks to the vast array of flavors, it’s a great ingredient, too. But, one of the major upsides to pudding is that it has a very, very long shelf life. Pudding does go bad, but it has a fairly long shelf life. …
Pasta is a favorite food for many families and is known for its resistance to spoiling, even if it has been forgotten in a cabinet or pantry for years. Along with other staples like dry beans and rice, pasta is likely to be near the top of your list when considering what foods are suitable …
The Dos and Don’ts of Storing Pasta: Expert Advice for Long-Term Storage Read More »
It is easy to disregard the importance of your dog’s food. It may not look like the food we eat, but it is susceptible to the same elements. Just like human food, dog food breaks down over time and can change its taste, texture, and color when exposed to air, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Knowing …
Expert Tips for Storing Wet and Dry Dog Food Long Term Read More »
Did you know that how you store your coffee beans can affect how your brewed coffee tastes? If you decide to indulge in an expensive bag of coffee beans, you had best be sure you know how to store them in order to get the best tasting coffee in every brew. By taking the proper …
The Ultimate Checklist for Storing Coffee Beans Long Term Read More »
Gatorade is great for replacing electrolytes after a hard workout or a hard day working outside. If you’ve been drinking Gatorade for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed the date on the side of the bottle. Gatorade is a shelf-stable beverage and doesn’t expire at the date on the side of the bottle. The …
Expired Gatorade: Is it Safe to Drink and How to Tell if it’s Gone Bad Read More »
Anyone that’s experienced a natural disaster has probably seen the run on stores that happens before the storm hits. People rush every last store and gas station, clearing every last water bottle off of the shelves. FEMA recommends that everyone has at least three days of water stored for each member of your home. Since …
Storing Water at Home: How Much You Need (With Storage Tips!) Read More »
I’ve been storing water in case of an emergency for a long time and some of that is bottled water. Bottled water doesn’t go bad even though most bottled water companies recommend that you use their products in 1 – 2 years. If your water ever has a strange smell, gets cloudy or grows algae, …
Storing Bottled Water: Does It Go Bad, and How to Store It Read More »
How many times have you gone out and purchased quality honey only to head into your cupboard and find it completely full of unwanted crystals? Unfortunately, this can be one of the most devastating, but common, problems that all honey lovers will have to face at some point or another. Honey is an oversaturated sugar …
Keeping Honey From Crystallizing – Top tips for storage and prolonging its life Read More »
Ramen noodles are great for a quick meal or just to have in case of an emergency, but if you’re like me you probably buy them, throw them in the pantry, then forget about them for months (or years). Ramen noodles have a best by date on the package. For the best taste and texture, …
The Surprising Shelf Life of Ramen Noodles: How Long Do They Last? Read More »
Epsom salt has a lot of great uses from reliving body aches to reducing the pain of sunburn. It’s a great product that everyone should have in their homes. Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) will not lose it’s efficacy (and will not expire) if it’s kept dry and away from humidity. Epsom salt will not grow …
Does Epsom Salt Expire? Here’s What You Need to Know Read More »
