Mice in the pantry? I get it, you want to get RID of those pests. Mouse-proofing the pantry is an all-house effort. I’ve got you covered for all aspects to keep mice out of your pantry. If you’ve ever seen the 1997 movie “Mousehunt” – we’re all on the same page here. We are going to do anything it … Read more
No judgment here, you stuck those crackers in the fridge, didn’t you? All of us at some time have the brain moment, “why can’t I put chips and crackers in the fridge?” Everyone has a legitimate reason why they need to put crackers in a fridge. How will those crackers fare in the morning? Let’s … Read more
Flour is the universal food of all cultures and the base ingredient in baked goods as well as sauces and tasty food coatings. If you’ve never given any thought how to store flour, this article is for you. Find out about flour containers, flour expiration, if it’s safe to eat expired flour, and the right … Read more
In the post, Are Lunchables Safe to Eat? food safety questions were answered. Now we get to the real fun, those burning questions that make great discussion at family dinners. With no further ado, here are the answers to your most pressing Lunchable questions. When did Lunchables stop using Oreos? Lacking a press release, there seems to … Read more
Combining a pantry with a laundry room is one of the most logical ways to be efficient with food storage space. Laundry room / pantry combos are the smart way to stretch space in homes. Spoiler alert: a pantry can be combined with any room in the house, even the bedroom. When there is no pantry, people … Read more
Myself and my dishwasher have not been getting along. It started with presenting dirty dishes after the cycle had ended, leaving a hazy film on glasses and noticeable “dirt” on white plates. Of course, I wasn’t happy about this. The kitchen appliance that was supposed to be saving me time, was instead creating more work. … Read more
There are several reasons a consumer would need to use a dishwashing detergent alternative. Mold, mildew, and smell are some reasons that demand different cleaning strategies. Battling hard water is another one. Then there is the scenario of just plain accidentally running out of detergent. What’s a person to do then? No worries, several options … Read more
If you’re like me, you probably don’t read the owner’s manual of your dishwasher. Most of the time you choose a normal cycle, push start, and let the dishwasher do its job. There comes a time when some people question if the dishwasher is really killing germs, though. Concerns over sicknesses like flu, Covid-19, and … Read more
Eating while you shop at a grocery store, yep – we’re talking about it. There is not a more hot topic around. Let’s have an intelligent conversation without shaming anyone, there are some good points worth sharing. First, if you have kids, there are some real-life stories that must never be told. Under the influence … Read more
It might be difficult to understand why anyone would have a conversation about good-tasting stale food, me included. In the interest of respecting everyone’s point of view, we are going to talk about why foods taste better stale. Everyone’s taste buds are different. Remember Covid-19 when some of us lost our taste? That was a … Read more
