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 teas do not expire, but instead, simply lose flavor the longer it goes beyond the best-by date. Exposure to moisture can cause mold … Read more
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 the shelf life? And if so, how long does smoked chicken last? As a general rule, smoked chicken will last … Read more
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 use opened wine to cook with for up to 2 months after opening. But it is … Read more
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 meatballs in a Crock-Pot overnight? As a general rule, meatballs can be left in a Crock-Pot overnight on the warm setting if … Read more
Making homemade jam and jelly is a great way to use fresh ingredients to make amazing jams that taste better than store-bought jams. In addition, making jams and jellies is a fantastic method to preserve fresh fruit, but after you’ve created it, how long does homemade jelly last? Homemade jelly lasts approximately 2 years if … Read more
Cold Brew is one of the hottest (pun intended) trends in coffee right now. However, the process requires time and patience, and many prefer brewing it in bulk for a few weeks. So, this got me thinking can cold brew coffee mold? Cold-brew coffee will mold if brewed at room temperature for more than 24 … Read more
Sometimes when I brew my coffee, I’ve seen small white specks floating in my coffee. While I can remove it easily enough with a spoon, it got me wondering about how and why is there white stuff in my coffee? The white stuff on coffee could be for more than one reason. It could be … Read more
Indian pickle, also known as achar, has been a part of Indian culture and history for 4,000 years. But for those of you, like me, that have an old jar in the pantry or refrigerator, you’ve probably wondered does Indian pickle go bad? Indian pickle is a type of fermented food. It will last for … Read more
These days, Thai curry paste can be found on the shelves in most grocery stores and many pantries across the globe. But whether opened and in the fridge, or sealed in your kitchen cabinets, many of us have wondered does Thai curry paste go bad? Thai curry paste will eventually go bad once it’s opened … Read more
I love fresh corn masa and always have a bag of Masa Harina in my pantry. But I don’t make corn masa very often, so I began to wonder does corn masa expire? Fresh corn masa, sometimes called masa preparada, can be stored up to 3 days in a refrigerator. Masa harina, also called corn … Read more