Tackling food waste begins right at home with these helpful food storage tips. Discover the best ways to store foods like fruits, vegetables, and breads in addition to learning quick and easy tips on maximizing freezer, refrigerator, pantry, and cabinet space in your kitchen.
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How to Store Cilantro So It Lasts for Up to 2 Weeks
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How to Store Eggplant the Right Way—Whether Whole, Cut, or Cooked
Rustic corn on the cob
How to Freeze Corn to Preserve Its Sweet Summery Flavor
Frozen peaches
The Right Way to Freeze Peaches to Keep Them Sweet and Juicy
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How to Store Strawberries the Right Way, According to Fruit Experts
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How to Clean Strawberries (One of the Dirtiest Fruits, According to Experts)
Blueberries in carton
How to Store Blueberries So They Stay Fresh and Juicy
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The Fastest Way to Ripen Peaches
Assortment of flour in glass jars
The Right Way to Store Every Type of Flour
Cream cheese in foil
How to Store Cream Cheese the Right Way, According to Food Scientists and Chefs
Herbs in packaging
6 Ways to Refresh Stale or Wilted Ingredients So You Can Use Them
avocados on cloth
How to Pick the Perfect Avocado
Bunch of radishes on dish towel
The Right Way to Store Radishes and Their Greens
Grapes on a cutting board
How to Store Grapes So They Last Even Longer
Mangos on countertop
How to Store Mangoes the Right Way, According to Fruit Pros
Green English Cucumbers in basket
How to Store Cucumbers So They Stay Fresh and Crunchy
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How to Freeze Fresh Strawberries and Enjoy Them Year Round
Zucchini in bowl
The Right Way to Store Zucchini So It Stays Fresh Longer
Head of cauliflower
The Right Way to Store Cauliflower So It Stays Firm and Fresh
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How to Store Lettuce So It Stays Fresh for 2 Weeks or More
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Yes, There Is a Right Way to Wash Lettuce—Here's How to Do It
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Here's How Long Balsamic Vinegar Lasts—and the Right Way to Store It
Carrots on platter
How to Store Carrots the Right Way
Cherries in a resealable bag
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Stalks of kale in basket
The Right Way to Store Kale So It Stays Fresh for Longer
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Asparagus on cutting board
The Right Way to Store Asparagus to Keep It Fresh and Crisp
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The Right Way to Store Broccoli So It Stays Fresh Longer
Frozen raspberries on top of a smoothie
7 Foods That Are Best Bought Frozen, Not Fresh
Loaf of bread on a cutting board
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banana bread
The Right Way to Store Banana Bread—So You Can Enjoy Every Last Slice
Eggs in a bowl
Do Eggs Expire? How to Tell If Your Eggs Have Gone Bad
Raspberries in colander
How to Wash Raspberries (Without Squashing the Delicate Fruit)
Blueberries in colander freshly washed
How to Wash Blueberries the Right Way
A bunch of celery on a white plate
The Right Way to Store Celery So It Stays Fresh and Crisp
Broccoli in strainer
How to Clean Broccoli Thoroughly (and Why You Need To)
tomato sauce in jar
How Long Does Tomato Sauce Last in the Fridge?
Inside of an organized fridge
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15 Food Storage Containers That Keep Food Fresh and Organized
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Grains and nuts in a pantry
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11 Freezer Storage Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Frozen Food
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How Long Does Coffee Last?
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The Best Way to Store Champagne and Sparkling Wine at Home
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How Long Does Olive Oil Last? Plus, How to Tell if It's Gone Bad
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How Long Cheese Lasts in the Fridge, According to Experts
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How Long Does an Open Bottle of Wine Last?
jars of flour and sugar on wood shelf
The Best Way to Store Flour, Sugar, and Other Baking Staples to Keep Them Fresh
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The Right Way to Store Avocados, Whether They're Ripe, Unripe, or Already Sliced
walk-in pantry organization
19 Walk-In Pantry Ideas for a More Functional, Organized Space
Two pumpkin pies
How to Freeze (and Thaw) Pumpkin Pie So It Tastes Freshly Made
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