Author: Lou

You just made tacos and have a half-used bag of shredded cheese on the counter. Does it need to go straight back in the fridge or can it sit out while you finish serving? And does an unopened bag of shredded cheese need to be...

You forgot to put the half and half back in the fridge after your morning coffee. Now it has been sitting on the counter for a few hours. Or maybe you picked up a box of individual creamers at the store and are wondering if they...

You bought a carton of half and half two weeks ago, used it for a few mornings of coffee, and now it is sitting in the back of your fridge. The date on the carton has passed. You give it a sniff. It seems fine. So does half and...

You just made a caprese salad and have half a ball of fresh mozzarella left. Does it go back in the fridge as-is, or should it stay in liquid? You bought a block of low-moisture mozzarella for pizza and are wondering if it can...

Key Points Manuka honey does not need to be refrigerated. Room temperature storage away from direct heat and light is all it needs and is actually better for it than the refrigerator. Crystallization is normal and does not mean...