When it comes to ripening, not all fruits are created equal. Use our handy guidelines to get the maximum flavor and shelf life from your fresh fruit.

For maximum flavor and juiciness, keep them out of the refrigerator until they’re fully ripe.

Crisp and delicious, apples are readily available year-round, but autumn is their peak season. Here’s how to keep them fresh.

When stored properly, these everyday items will last for years — sometimes decades — even after they’ve been opened.

A simple trick for keeping ice cream smooth and creamy.

The dates on food labels can be confusing. The truth is, they often have nothing to do with food safety. Here's what you really need to know.

Few things are more delicious than a freshly baked apple pie. Made ahead of time, it’s a great timesaver — apple pie freezes well, baked or unbaked.

Cookies and cookie dough alike freeze extremely well. It’s a great time-saving strategy — any time of the year.

For maximum freshness, move past the door and keep eggs and milk in the main compartment of the refrigerator.

Follow these simple steps for enjoying the maximum taste and shelf life from your avocados.

You can save big by purchasing long-lasting items by the bag.

You’ve probably had to deal with an unfinished bottle of red wine on at least a few occasions. Here's the best way to store it.

French toast is a classic weekend treat. But it also freezes well and is a snap to reheat.

Peeling hard-cooked eggs can be a real chore. Here’s how to make the job easier.

Foods keep safe while they're frozen. But that can change quickly once they start to thaw. Follow these steps to keep your foods safe and tasty.

You spent lots of time in the grocery store choosing the best-looking produce. The other key to great-tasting vegetables is proper storage at home.

Freeze these less-than-obvious items and you'll save money, waste less — and make cooking a whole lot more convenient.

Whether you’re using them for baking, frying or drizzling on a salad, the key to getting the best taste from different oils lies in storing them properly. Use this quick guide to find out how.

Fresh herbs are easy to freeze and so convenient to have on hand for flavoring your favorite cooked dishes.