Category: Food Safety Tips

It seems like everything you can purchase at your local supermarket has some sort of expiration date, including your favorite herbal teas. But does herbal tea expire? As a general rule, herbal...

While there are many ways to keep food fresh and flavorful, smoking meat and chicken is undoubtedly a great method. This cooking method adds a fantastic smokey flavor to the meat, but does it extend...

I love all kinds of tea. But many of us have several boxes in our pantry. And who knows how long they've been there. So, how long can you keep tea bags? Tea bags can be kept for 1-2 years provided...

I almost always have a bottle of opened wine in the house. Occasionally they sit for too long and taste sour, but I've wondered can you cook with old opened wine? As a general rule, it is OK to...

Meatballs in a slow-cooker are one of those favorite foods at large family gatherings; easy, low maintenance, and delicious. If you're making them ahead of time, you may be wondering can I leave...

Fried chicken is flavorful and juicy, making it perfect for everything from backyard barbecues to holiday dinners. But if you're planning a large family gathering, you may wonder how long can you...