How Your Kitchen Works
If you’ve ever felt clueless in the kitchen, you’re not alone. From recent college grads to newly weds, many young adults find themselves lacking basic kitchen supplies and know-how. Some give up on meal preparation all together, while others may be unknowingly taking risks that could lead to foodborne illness.
If any of this sounds familiar, these quick food storage and heating tips can help you avoid common kitchen “don’ts.” Plus, understanding how your kitchen works can help you prepare more nutritious, satisfying meals – and even save you time and money.
Featured Articles
- Clueless in the Kitchen: New Survey Reveals Young Americans' Biggest Kitchen Conundrums
- A national survey asked young adults about their everyday kitchen habits, including biggest kitchen mysteries and general knowledge of food safety. Find out what America’s 18-34 year olds know – and don’t know – about food safety and proper kitchen protocol.
- Top Ten Essential Plastic "Starter Kitchen" Supplies
- Being smart in the kitchen boils down to having the right tools and knowing how to use them. From food safety to convenience, this list of affordable plastic kitchen supplies offers great ideas to help you get started in the kitchen.
- Kitchen 101 Quick Tips -- Storage and Heating Basics
- Ever feel like a fish out of water in your own kitchen? Do you “wing it” most of the time, wondering if that leftover pizza was still good to eat or whether that chicken was cooked all the way through? If so, these quick storage and heating tips are for you. Learn healthier habits that can help you succeed in the kitchen.
- Cold Storage Chart
- How much longer will your salmon filet last in the freezer than the fridge? Will chicken keep longer if you cook it first? Use this chart to decide how – and how long – to store various foods.
Featured Resources
- Microwave Cooking Tips
- From choosing a plastic container to drying herbs, learn new ways to maximize your microwave.
- Food Safety Storage Tips
- People often associate food poisoning with restaurant food, when in fact, many food-related illnesses are contracted in the home. Fortunately, plastic packaging is an easy and affordable way to help prevent foodborne illness and keep foods fresh to eat. Learn how to avoid contamination in your kitchen.
- Learn to Love Your Leftovers
- This offers simple planning, storage and reheating tips using plastics that can help make leftovers safe and flavorful a second or even third time around.