Shelf Life
Should You Put Those Hot Leftovers Directly in the Fridge?
Here’s how to handle that next boiling-hot pot of stock.
By Matthew Zuras
Why Does Honey Crystallize? (And How Do You Bring It Back to Life If It Does?)
Don’t get rid of that last inch of solidified honey in the jar. Do this instead.
By Anna Hezel
Pardon Me, Does Mustard Need to Be Refrigerated?
The spicy, vinegary condiment is built to last, but we have some suggestions for keeping your mustard collection in tip-top shape.
By Casey Corn
How to Store Lemons, Limes, and Other Citrus for Lasting Flavor
The chiller isn’t always your best bet.
By Matthew Zuras
How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last?
If your Easter egg hunt involves hard-boiled eggs this year, read this first.
By Grace Elkus
How to Keep Coffee Beans Tasting Fresher, Longer
For optimal flavor, your coffee bean storage method matters.
By Jarrett Melendez
Do Cocktail Cherries Go Bad?
If that jar of maraschinos has been sitting out on your bar cart for a long while, this is for you.
By Zoe Denenberg
The One Herb You Should Never Put in the Refrigerator
If you want that bouquet of basil to last more than a day, keep it on your countertop.
By Grace Elkus
Does Soy Sauce Need to Be Refrigerated?
Cooks, soy sauce sellers, and food safety experts all weigh in on why may want to refrigerate your soy sauce.
By Jarrett Melendez
Should You Refrigerate Your Hot Sauce?
Experts weigh in on the best way to store hot sauce. TLDR: Yes, you should refrigerate hot sauce. Here are all the reasons why.
By Jarrett Melendez
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