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Questions about how to store food so as to preserve its freshness and overall quality.

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Fresh basil storage

Fresh packet herbs, if not taken care of, will only last a few days, at best. There are two things you can do. If you have a South facing window and the herb is in a pot, place it on a dish and give i …
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Did I store these potatoes incorrectly (found a bug inside)?

Potatoes and the plants foliage are a feast for a lot of insects, some good some not so good, but as far as I'm aware none that will do you any harm. As bmargulies said, don't worry overly about it. …
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Can raw eggs be frozen?

You can freeze egg yolks but you need to add something to the mix, otherwise the yolks become gelatinous and unusable. Typically adding a small amount of salt or sugar to the beaten yolks should preve …
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Can raw eggs be frozen?

You have two options for freezing egg whites: Use an ice tray and place one egg white in each of the wells Gently mix the whites (don't whip) and place the mixture, either into ice trays or freezer …
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Should I refrigerate eggs?

Ideally, for freshness and safety, eggs should be stored at temperatures below 20°C (70°F). So a cool pantry or larder will probably be OK; otherwise just use the fridge.
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Can I re-use rice if it has been used for blind baking?

I've never used rice for blind baking, I always use dried beans, which can be used multiple times.
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