Food Storage Archives

Author - Marcy Hoover

Cooking Tips, Food Storage, Ingredient Spotlight, Kitchen Hacks, Pantry Staples

Baking Science, Baking Techniques, Beginner Friendly, Brown Sugar, Microwave Hacks

March 31, 2026

A bowl of soft brown sugar with a damp paper towel next to a microwave.

Easy! How to Soften Hard Brown Sugar in the Microwave

Table of Contents There is nothing quite like the rich, ... Read more

Author - Marcy Hoover

Cooking Tips, Food Storage, Healthy Cooking, Ingredient Spotlight, Kitchen Hacks, Snacks, Vegan Cooking, Vegetarian Cooking

Appetizers, Beginner Friendly, Budget Friendly, Chickpeas, Drying Techniques, Moisture Control, Roasted Chickpeas

March 27, 2026

Golden brown and genuinely crunchy roasted chickpeas on a baking sheet.

How to Make Genuinely Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas Every Time

Table of Contents Achieving that elusive, ear-shattering crunch is the ... Read more

Author - Marcy Hoover

Cooking Tips, Food Safety, Food Storage, Gardening Tips, Ingredient Spotlight, Kitchen Hacks, Leftovers, Natural Beauty, Sustainability, Upcycled Cooking

Beginner Friendly, Budget Friendly, Buttermilk, Cheese Making, Milk, Plant Fertilizer

March 25, 2026

What to Do with Almost Expired Milk: 7 Clever Kitchen Tips

Table of Contents There is a quiet beauty in a ... Read more

Author - Marcy Hoover

Cooking Tips, Food Safety, Food Storage, Ingredient Spotlight, Kitchen Hacks, Sustainability

Beginner Friendly, Berries, Budget Friendly, Cleaning, Food Preservation, Food Storage, Fruit Storage, Mold Prevention

March 19, 2026

Fresh strawberries and blueberries drying on a towel after a vinegar wash to prevent mold growth.

Best Way to Store Fresh Berries Long Term to Prevent Mold

Table of Contents There is nothing quite like the burst ... Read more

Author - Marcy Hoover

Bread, Breakfast, Cooking Tips, Food Storage, Frosting and Icing, Kitchen Hacks, Meal Prep

Baking Techniques, Beginner Friendly, Breakfast, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Rolls, Classic Recipes, Comfort Food, Cream Cheese Frosting, Food Storage, Freezing, Yeast Baking

February 14, 2026

A pan of freshly baked Easy Simple Homemade Cinnamon Rolls topped with melting white icing on a rustic kitchen table.

Easy Simple Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe for Beginners

Table of Contents There is nothing quite like the scent ... Read more

Author - Marcy Hoover

Beverages, Cooking Tips, Entertaining, Food Storage, Kitchen Hacks, Southern Cuisine

Beginner Friendly, Classic Recipes, Cold Brew, Comfort Food, Fruit, Hydration, Iced Tea, Infusions, Tea

January 27, 2026

A pitcher and glass of crystal-clear Southern sweet iced tea with lemon and mint on a wooden table.

Best Homemade Sweet Iced Tea Recipes: The Southern Secret

Table of Contents There is nothing quite like a cold ... Read more

Author - Marcy Hoover

Beverages, Cooking Tips, Food Storage, Healthy Cooking, Ingredient Spotlight, Kitchen Hacks, Natural Beauty, Sustainability, Upcycled Cooking

Avocados, Chocolate, Food Preservation, Freezing, Fruit, Hair Care, Ingredient Substitutions, No Cook, Pasta, Skin Care

January 24, 2026

Best Uses for Overripe Avocados Beyond Guacamole: Smart Tips

Table of Contents We have all stood over the kitchen ... Read more

Author - Marcy Hoover

Bread, Cooking Tips, Food Storage, Ingredient Spotlight, Leftovers, Sustainability, Upcycled Cooking

Baking Techniques, Budget Friendly, Carbonara, Custard, Egg Yolks, Food Preservation, Freezing, French Buttercream, Hollandaise, Lemon Curd, Mayonnaise, Meringue, Pasta, Salt Curing

January 21, 2026