Man-made fruits and vegetables are actually more common than we might think at first. There’s a lot of emphasis on ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ these days, but a little digging shows us that what we eat today doesn’t really look like what our ancestors ate. In fact, if you take a look at what you’ve got …
Passion fruit season seems to be a mystery for many folks, especially because it’s a tropical fruit that seems to be available all year round. But when is passion fruit in season, so you know when you’ve got a shot at the best, juiciest fruits? There are a lot of fruits that can be found …
If you’ve ever made guacamole you know it’s the. most. amazing. thing. EVER. But it doesn’t last very long, since it can go bad pretty quickly and the brown spots are never cute. This post is meant to help you with a guide on how long guacamole lasts, with all of its storage methods. So …
Mashed potatoes are a kitchen staple, and pretty much everyone loves them. The trouble is, sometimes we can go overboard and make way too much, or we just get a whole bunch leftover. So how long can you keep them in the fridge ? Well, it turns out the fridge is pretty lenient with us, …
If you’ve got some leftover rice, you’re probably wondering how long you can keep it in the fridge or freezer. Lots of folks face this question daily, so it’s best to really know how long you can keep cooked rice, with any storage method. And yes, it does matter if your rice is plain or …
When you think of rice, ‘fruit’ isn’t your first thought. Not by a long shot. But this question- is rice a fruit ? – has been all over the internet lately, so it’s high time we settled this mystery. Lots of folks are confused about it, and rightly so. Let’s figure it out now. Is …
Do you love chocolate strawberries ? So do I ! But how long do chocolate strawberries last, and how long can you keep them ? After all, you can’t eat them all in one sitting, unless you’re willing to share with friends. This is where knowing how long these treats last comes in handy, especially …
Wondering what fruits are actually berries? You’re not alone. Lots of folks are pretty confused after hearing that some vegetables are actually fruits, and some berries aren’t real berries. So I’ve compiled this list of the most common fruits that are considered berries, but I won’t leave it at that. I’ll also give you the …
Is your cheese sweating ? For most folks this makes the cheeseboard look less appealing, so let’s try and figure out what’s happening here. We’ll talk a bout why cheese sweats, if it’s really an issue, and what you can do about it. Keep in mind that some cheeses are more prone to sweating or …
If you’re wondering whether Gouda is a hard cheese or not, you’re probably thinking of the ways you can use it. Maybe you are thinking of melting it. By the way, here is an article about whether Gouda is a good melting cheese. Or maybe you want to know if good is a hard cheese …
Cheese doesn’t always melt, and it’s important to know which is which when cooking. Today we’re covering what cheese doesn’t melt, and why it doesn’t melt. This will help you better understand the food you’re dealing with, and know beforehand which cheese goes where. So what cheese doesn’t melt ? Most of the cheese that …
Wondering if berries are fruits ? You’re not alone, since this is a topic many folks talk about but no one really bothers to write down an answer for. We’ll be talking about botanical berries and culinary berries, as well as fruits, so you’ll definitely have a good grasp of what each item is. So …
If you’ve got strawberries in the freezer then you might want to know how long you can keep them there. No worries, I’ve got you covered. Frozen strawberries are a common item, so there’s lots of us looking into this topic. How long do frozen strawberries last ? Frozen strawberries remain in peak condition for …
Did you leave your bananas in the fridge, only to find them a couple of days later, a brown mess? You’re not the only one, since this seems to happen pretty much every time we expose bananas to the cold. But why is it? And is there anything you can do about it? So …
Do you love strawberries ? Then you’re probably thinking of them as fruits, like most folks do, but are they a fruit or vegetable? It turns out strawberries have a lot more going on. Sometimes there’s a big difference between what is commonly accepted and what is scientifically accurate. So let’s clear up this mystery, …