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Old jars get new homes as Mason jars' popularity surges

Once a staple of home food preservation, versatile and eco-friendly canning jars can be a practical storage solution in ...
Instead of plastic containers, one should opt for safer options like glass, ceramic or stainless steel to minimise exposure ...
Want to free up extra space in your fridge? This storage hack can help you eliminate those bulky juice cartons and massive ...
Food jars and condiment bottles are free storage containers that let you avoid microplastics. Here are some of the best ways you can use them.
I decided to toss all my plastic food storage containers and break up with microplastics. Instead, I’m eyeing these glass ...
Sugar is an everyday ally in the kitchen, but few people know that storing it the wrong way can ruin its flavor and texture.
A number of studies now indicate that common plastic food storage containers can release extremely large numbers of plastic ...
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Saving seeds for next year's crop

Here is a list of eight easy seeds to save and plant next season. They include tomatoes, peppers, beans, lettuce, peas, cucumbers, spinach and onions. Those are simple to save because they are ...
A simple home test can also help. Add a spoonful of cumin to a glass of water; if several seeds float or the water changes ...
Step inside a rural Indian kitchen and you’ll find storage that’s simple yet ingenious. Grains stay dry through monsoon months, spices stay crisp without refrigeration, and every utensil knows its ...
The National Pest Management Association shares tips to keep rodents, cockroaches and pantry pests out this season.