Store It the Right Way
Whether you are looking for ways to maintain food freshness in the fridge or ensure your pantry staples reach their maximum shelf life, proper storage is key. Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure the food you bring home lasts and tastes its best.
To Fridge Or Not To Fridge
Think of your fridge as a high-tech work of art that can preserve the properties of your food. How and where to store your essentials? We have the answers!
To Fridge
Grapes, bell peppers, citrus and berries.
Not to Fridge
Non-cherry stone fruits like plums, peaches and nectarines, as well as tomatoes, mangoes, apples, melons and avocados.
Remove Moisture
For veggies with moisture on them, dry off and store with a layer of paper towels, in the crisper drawers of your refrigerator.
Never Mix
Fruits and veggies don’t go together—keep these separated to avoid over-ripening and spoilage.
1 to 2 Days
When stored in a refrigerator at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, this is how long most raw meat, poultry and seafood are safe to store, according to the USDA.1 For raw steaks, chops and roasts, you have 3 to 5 days.
A Smart Pantry
An essential part of any kitchen is the pantry. When well-stocked, our favorite dry goods, coupled with fresh meats, fish, fruits, vegetables and dairy products, can help create delicious dishes in a pinch. Here are some of our favorite pantry go-to’s to keep on hand.
The Basics
Beans, tuna, pasta, marinara sauce, cream of mushroom soup, rice and extra-virgin olive oil.
Superb Flavorings
Black peppercorns, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and ground nutmeg.
Baking Essentials
Baking powder, baking soda brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, chocolate chips, nuts, All-Purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cake flour, cornstarch, breadcrumbs and cooking stocks.
The Best Bites
Peanut butter, crackers, popcorn, granola bars, pretzels and whole nuts.
1 U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. Refrigeration & food safety. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/refrigeration. Accessed 7/6/2023.
Published 7/6/2023