Food waste is a bad idea, and I always hate throwing out food. It’s a good thing that certain foods do really well in the freezer and can still retain their taste really well.
Here are some foods that you may not have known you can freeze!
1. Cheese
Shredded cheese freezes really well and is something I always keep in the freezer. Other cheeses can become crumbly when frozen, so do it sparingly.
2. Butter
Butter is the go-to secret for making your dishes extra delicious. If you use it regularly, consider freezing a few sticks to save yourself trips to the store. Cooks tend to go through butter quickly, so having some in reserve can be a lifesaver. Freeze it and ignore the expiration date.
3. Spices
Ever bought lemon pepper for chicken wings, only to find it expired by the next time you needed it? Besides a few essential seasonings, many herbs (looking at you, dill weed and marjoram) can sit untouched for ages, wasting money. If you buy spices in bulk, freeze most of them. This way, you can pull out basil and rosemary as needed, saving your spices and cash. The taste will stay fresh much longer when frozen.
4. Bread
Even with today’s mold-resistant bread, it still goes bad eventually. Freezing your bread keeps it fresh longer, letting you enjoy sandwiches whenever you want.
5. Nuts
We’ve all experienced that first disappointing bite of a rancid walnut. Don’t let your nuts go to waste—keep them in the freezer to extend their shelf life and keep them fresh.
6. Cooked Beans
Red beans and rice are timeless, and black beans with rice are just as good. Cooking beans in bulk and freezing them is a great way to save money and have a quick meal ready. Keep some instant rice handy; you’ll have no excuse to order takeout every night.
7. Apples
If you love baking with apples, chop and freeze your Granny Smiths and Galas. Ready-to-use frozen apples make baking easier and more convenient. Then you can easily make a pie or cobbler.
8. Lemons and Limes
Keeping lemons and limes handy is a must for chicken piccata nights or margarita Mondays. Bottled juice isn’t the same and even has an expiration date. Freeze whole lemons and limes, then thaw them as needed. It’s a trick all the cool chefs use.
9. Baked Goods
Most baked goods—cakes, banana nut muffins, pies—freeze beautifully. Given the effort baking requires, make an extra-large batch, freeze some, and enjoy delicious treats later with minimal effort.
10. Anything From the Freezer Aisle of the Grocery Store
If food distributors can freeze and sell it, chances are you can, too. If you’re ever unsure about freezing something, think about whether you’ve seen it in your grocery store’s freezer section. When in doubt, a quick internet search can reveal if a food can be frozen with little downside.
Experts Warn People to Never Refrigerate These 15 Food Items
Refrigeration prevents spoilage and may extend the shelf life of common foods and other perishable items. While we may innocently store some foods in the refrigerator, you may be surprised that you shouldn’t store all of them, as this may affect their nutritional value, taste, and texture.
Although refrigeration can help preserve certain foods, some items shouldn’t be refrigerated to maintain flavor and freshness. Avoiding these foods can ensure your food stays nutritious, fresh, and flavorful.
Here are 15 food items experts warn people never to refrigerate for optimal flavor and freshness.
Experts Warn People to Never Refrigerate These 15 Food Items
3 Foods Dogs Shouldn’t Eat
We all love our furry friends and wouldn’t mind sharing tiny bits and pieces of food when we’re eating. While this may all be innocent, and you may be giving your dog foods that are okay, certain foods can be poisonous to dogs.
Dogs may react differently to food depending on the type, ingested amount, and size.
Read on as we discuss the three common foods dogs shouldn’t eat.
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