Shelf Life
Will Tahini Go Bad in the Pantry?
Here’s how to store this creamy condiment depending on how you plan to use it.
ByMatthew Zuras
How to Store Mushrooms to Keep Those Fungi Fresh
Should you wash mushrooms? Should they go in the fridge? What about the freezer? We have answers to all these questions, and more.
ByJess Eng
Want Better-Tasting Sesame Oil? Don’t Put It in the Cabinet
If you want to preserve all of those delicate nutty notes, think twice about how you store this pantry staple.
ByMatthew Zuras
How to Store Cilantro for the Perkiest, Greenest Leaves
To keep your cilantro at peak flavor, store it as if you were caring for a bouquet of flowers.
ByJess Eng
Do You Need to Refrigerate Watermelon?
Learn how to store watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew for the sweetest flavor and optimal texture.
ByGrace Elkus
6 Rules That Will Help You Organize Your Fridge the Right Way
Follow these tips for maximum chill (and food safety).
ByMatthew Zuras
How to Store Corn for the Freshest, Sweetest Flavor
Temperature and moisture are key in keeping this summery ingredient at its best.
ByCasey Corn
How to Store Avocados for Better, Creamier, Bruise-Free Bites Every Time
Should you put that not-quite-ripe avocado in the fridge? We spoke to experts to find out.
ByJess Eng
Stop Everything and Put Your Anchovies in the Fridge
Are your anchovies getting mushy and overly fishy tasting? Bad storage might be to blame.
ByAnna Hezel
Should You Put Those Hot Leftovers Directly in the Fridge?
Here’s how to handle that next boiling-hot pot of stock.
ByMatthew 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.
ByAnna 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.
ByCasey Corn
How to Store Lemons, Limes, and Other Citrus for Lasting Flavor
The chiller isn’t always your best bet.
ByMatthew Zuras
How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last?
If your Easter egg hunt involves hard-boiled eggs this year, read this first.
ByGrace Elkus
How to Keep Coffee Beans Tasting Fresher, Longer
For optimal flavor, your coffee bean storage method matters.
ByJarrett 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.
ByZoe 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.
ByGrace 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.
ByJarrett Melendez