Author: Lou

That half-open bag of marshmallows has been in the back of the pantry since the last campfire, and now there’s a sweet potato casserole to make. Toss them or use them? Here’s how long marshmallows last, why they turn hard, and...

The pecan pie came out of the oven at 2 p.m., it has been sitting by the window all afternoon, and now it’s 7 and people are asking for seconds. Is it fine where it is? Here is what food safety experts say about leaving pecan...

The kitchen mistakes that spoil food faster are mostly small habits: not knowing how cold your refrigerator really is, packing it too full, washing produce too early, or letting leftovers sit. Government agencies and university...