Tackling food waste begins right at home with these helpful food storage tips. Discover the best ways to store foods like fruits, vegetables, and breads in addition to learning quick and easy tips on maximizing freezer, refrigerator, pantry, and cabinet space in your kitchen.
okra
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Green onions on cutting board
How to Store Green Onions (aka Scallions)—Plus Tips for Regrowing Them at Home
jar of honey and wood stick
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Variety of pears on wooden surface
How to Know if a Pear Is Ripe—and How to Ripen It if It Isn't
Basket of tomato variety
7 Smart Ways to Preserve Tomatoes
Bowl of grapes and citrus
8 Fruits and Vegetables You Didn't Know You Could Freeze
Raw Salmon on cutting board with knife
How to Store Fish the Right Way (So Your Fridge Doesn't Smell)
Basil in wooden bowl
How to Store Basil—and Prevent It From Wilting
Modern kitchen with stainless steel freezer refrigerator
5 Ways to Organize Your Freezer and Use It More Efficiently
Frozen bananas
The Right Way to Freeze Bananas
Bacon Grease in jar for future use
How to Store Bacon Grease (and Use It in Future Recipes)
Herbs in water
How to Store Fresh Herbs So They Last Longer
rhubarb on grey background
How to Store and Freeze Rhubarb the Right Way
cold cut sandwiches
How Long Deli Meat Lasts (and How to Know When It's Gone Bad)
leftovers in the refrigerator
How Long Common Leftovers Last in the Fridge, From Chicken to Pizza
various types of loose leaf tea
How Long Does Every Type of Tea Last?
ketchup, mustard, relish, hot sauce condiments
How Long Every Type of Condiment Lasts After You Open It
Plastic takeout boxes filled with food
Should You Reuse Takeout Containers From Restaurants?
nuts and seeds in bowl
8 Foods You Aren't Refrigerating—but Definitely Should
Green Striped Cushaw Squash
How to Prep and Cook Cushaw Squash
Canned tomatoes
How to Can Tomatoes the Right Way
Nine Eggs in an Egg Carton
How to Tell If Food Has Gone Bad—and What Expiration Dates Actually Mean, According to Food Scientists
canned food on wood surface
How Long Does Canned Food Last?
washed berries
6 Common Food Storage Mistakes to Avoid, According to Food Scientists
Woman spooning meat into tupperware
4 Basic Food Safety Rules Every Home Cook Should Know, According to Experts
avocados
The Best Way to Keep an Avocado From Turning Brown
ripe bananas on kitchen counter
Should You Refrigerate Bananas?
tomato sauce in jar
This Is How Long Tomato Sauce Lasts in the Refrigerator
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How to Safely Store and Reheat Homemade Soup
Selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, berries, cucumbers, potatoes, and eggplant
61 Fruits and Vegetables You Should Always Refrigerate—and 31 You Shouldn't
Different types of berries
How to Wash and Store Berries So They Stay Fresh Longer
woman washing lettuce in sink
The Right Way to Wash Every Type of Vegetable, According to Food Safety Experts
Containers with different frozen vegetables in refrigerator
11 Food Storage Containers That Will Help You Achieve an Organized, Streamlined Refrigerator
Closeup of person hands holding fresh raw, plastic packaged bag of green spinach, vibrant color
How to Keep Bagged Salad Fresh for as Long as Possible, According to Food Scientists
citrus fruits such as lemons, grapefruit, oranges and limes
Should You Refrigerate Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit, and Other Citrus?
Dumplings gumbo in pan on cutting board
Here's How Long Cooked Foods Can Stay Unrefrigerated, According to Food Safety Experts
spices containers jars
How to Store Spices So They Stay Fresh and Flavorful
sack of new potatoes on baking sheet
How to Store Potatoes the Right Way—and Prevent Them From Sprouting
Woman hand opening a refrigerator door
Efficiently Organize Your Chest Freezer With These 5 Tips
organized pantry
How to Organize Your Pantry and Keep It Tidy, According to Experts
jar of honey and wood stick
The Right Way to Store Honey to Keep It at Peak Freshness
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How to Organize Your Food Storage Containers the Right Way
Wooden floating shelves in kitchen
Small Kitchen Storage Ideas for a More Efficient Space
Hold Everything Stacking Glass Square Canisters
These 11 Pantry Storage Containers Are So Beautiful, You Won't Want to Tuck Them Away
Airscape Glass Stackable Food Storage Containers
10 Small Pantry Storage Solutions That Will Streamline Your Shelves Once and for All
Thanksgiving Leftovers in Containers on White Wood
How to Store Thanksgiving Leftovers to Keep Them Fresh
Fresh mushrooms in brown paper bag
How to Store Mushrooms So They Stay Fresh and Slime-Free
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The 15 Products You Need to Organize Your Spice Collection, Wherever You Keep It
how to organize your fridge
Your Section-by-Section Guide to Storing Foods in the Fridge, From the Upper Shelves to the Crisper Drawers
blue herritage eggs in carton
9 Ingredients You Didn't Know You Could Store in Your Freezer—Including Eggs and Leftover Wine
boiled eggs in a wooden plate decorated with leaves
How to Store Hard-Boiled Eggs the Right Way—Plus, 2 Mistakes to Avoid
assorted lemons in bowl
Should You Refrigerate Lemons?
open jar of peanut butter
Should Peanut Butter Be Refrigerated?
string light christmas tree cookies
How to Store Christmas Cookies So They Stay Fresher for Longer—Plus, 2 Genius Ways to Refresh Too-Dry Treats
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Our Complete Pantry Shopping List Covers the Essentials Every Home Cook Should Always Have on Hand
Leftover thanksgiving turkey sliced
Here's How Long Your Leftover Turkey Will Last in the Refrigerator and Freezer
organized pantry
17 of the Best Pantry Storage Ideas for Creating a Tidy Space
Woman hand opening freezer door
6 Ways to Prevent Freezer Burn on Everything From Bread and Ice Cream to Meat and Fish
woman reaching into kitchen cupboard for canned food
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potatoes onions
Why You Should Never Store Onions With Potatoes—Plus, Other Fruits and Vegetables That Don't Go Together
woman looking into freezer
These Are the 6 Foods You Should Always Have in Your Freezer, According to Chefs
Interior design of elegant kitchen with black and white elements
When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Your Freezer? Here's How to Do It—and Build This Task Into Your Routine
jars of jams
How Long Do Homemade Jams, Jellies, Pickles, and Preserves Last?

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