However, even dry foods can spoil and pose a health risk.

Temperature is perhaps the most influential factor in food quality. Low temperature does not allow for many life forms, so the colder the storage space, the longer the rice will be kept fresh. 

In addition, food with high liquid content like vegetables spoils faster. The recommendation is to keep the rice in the driest place possible.

Air is also an essential element for the development of pests. The oxygen in the air also causes oxidative processes that are harmful to food. The only ways to avoid oxygen are sealed containers or bags. 

Sunlight and light, in general, can contribute to the development of pests in our rice. Fortunately, this problem is very easily solved by storing it in a shady place.

Any dry food can be stored for 3 to 6 months without overexertion. However, with a little care, it is possible to extend its life while maintaining its freshness, even for several years. 

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Eat This First

When buying items that go in the refrigerator, try to find the ones with longer shelf lives. For example, some milk varieties are only good for several days while others can last for months. When cooking, try to use up the items that will go bad soon so that you won’t have to throw them out eventually.

Fresh fruits and vegetables also can’t last very long, but the frozen options can, so keep the frozen ones in your freezer and use the fresh ones first.

Substitutions

Ran out of an item you need for a recipe? Chances are you can replace it with something else. Be creative and experiment with your dishes; isolation is the perfect time to take your cooking skills to another level.

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Dental Floss

Unflavored dental floss is perfect for cutting all kinds of soft foods without risking smashing them. It’s great for cakes and soft cheeses, for example.

Roasted Sunflower Seeds

They are so much more versatile than you’d think! You can add them to bread you’re baking, salads, sauteed veggies, sandwiches, and many other foods that need an extra crunchy texture.

Chocolate Bars

As long as you can resist not eating them all in one sitting, keep a few chocolate bars in your pantry for when you want to whip up a quick dessert.

Coconut Oil

You can cook and fry with it, but you can also use it for homemade beauty products. Coconut oil is believed to have many health benefits and we already know that it comes with amazing flavor.

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Canned Tomatoes

Tomatoes are used as the base to so many dishes in Italian cooking. Although using fresh is always best, cooking with canned tomatoes is usually just as good. However, the kind you buy is very important. The best to get are whole peeled tomatoes, which have more flavor because the tomato is kept intact.

Olive Oil And Balsamic Vinegar

Not only do these two liquids come together to make a fabulous salad dressing, they are also crucial to the cooking and marinading process in the Italian kitchen. Olive oil is probably the number one ingredient used in cooking any type of meal, and balsamic oil is the key to most marinades.

Spices

There is no Italian food without the signature spices. Ground sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, and red chili flakes are the absolute basics that you must have in your pantry at all times.

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However, even dry foods can spoil and pose a health risk.

Temperature is perhaps the most influential factor in food quality. Low temperature does not allow for many life forms, so the colder the storage space, the longer the rice will be kept fresh. 

In addition, food with high liquid content like vegetables spoils faster. The recommendation is to keep the rice in the driest place possible.

Air is also an essential element for the development of pests. The oxygen in the air also causes oxidative processes that are harmful to food. The only ways to avoid oxygen are sealed containers or bags. 

Sunlight and light, in general, can contribute to the development of pests in our rice. Fortunately, this problem is very easily solved by storing it in a shady place.

Any dry food can be stored for 3 to 6 months without overexertion. However, with a little care, it is possible to extend its life while maintaining its freshness, even for several years. 

The post The Best Way To Store Rice appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Eat This First

When buying items that go in the refrigerator, try to find the ones with longer shelf lives. For example, some milk varieties are only good for several days while others can last for months. When cooking, try to use up the items that will go bad soon so that you won’t have to throw them out eventually.

Fresh fruits and vegetables also can’t last very long, but the frozen options can, so keep the frozen ones in your freezer and use the fresh ones first.

Substitutions

Ran out of an item you need for a recipe? Chances are you can replace it with something else. Be creative and experiment with your dishes; isolation is the perfect time to take your cooking skills to another level.

The post How to Use Your Quarantine Food Stash appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Dental Floss

Unflavored dental floss is perfect for cutting all kinds of soft foods without risking smashing them. It’s great for cakes and soft cheeses, for example.

Roasted Sunflower Seeds

They are so much more versatile than you’d think! You can add them to bread you’re baking, salads, sauteed veggies, sandwiches, and many other foods that need an extra crunchy texture.

Chocolate Bars

As long as you can resist not eating them all in one sitting, keep a few chocolate bars in your pantry for when you want to whip up a quick dessert.

Coconut Oil

You can cook and fry with it, but you can also use it for homemade beauty products. Coconut oil is believed to have many health benefits and we already know that it comes with amazing flavor.

The post Items You Should Always Have in Your Pantry appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Canned Tomatoes

Tomatoes are used as the base to so many dishes in Italian cooking. Although using fresh is always best, cooking with canned tomatoes is usually just as good. However, the kind you buy is very important. The best to get are whole peeled tomatoes, which have more flavor because the tomato is kept intact.

Olive Oil And Balsamic Vinegar

Not only do these two liquids come together to make a fabulous salad dressing, they are also crucial to the cooking and marinading process in the Italian kitchen. Olive oil is probably the number one ingredient used in cooking any type of meal, and balsamic oil is the key to most marinades.

Spices

There is no Italian food without the signature spices. Ground sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, and red chili flakes are the absolute basics that you must have in your pantry at all times.

The post You Must Keep These Ingredients in Your Pantry to Make Any Italian Meal appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.