Category Archives for Freezing Tips

Can You Freeze Fresh Pasta? How Long Does It Last In The Fridge?

Fresh pasta is a nice change or “breath of fresh air” (pun intended) from the usual dry pasta that we are accustomed to. Artisanal, handmade pasta has that “oomph”, that particular flavor and texture that’s not much different from what you would get in a “trattoria” or “ristorante”. You might even inadvertently kiss your fingers after making it! One […]

Continue reading

Can You Freeze Corn on Cob? How Long Does It Last In The Fridge?

Also called “maize”, corn on the cob is a starchy vegetable that has a long history beginning, presumably, in Mexico. A theory states that it came from an ancient grass with small cobs, called teosinte, that was processed to produce a savorier starch, thus evolving into the tender corn cobs we know and love. Corn on […]

Continue reading

Can You Freeze Smoked Salmon? How Long Does It Last In The Fridge?

Smoked salmon was at one point considered a luxury. Nowadays, while not exactly cheap, its succulent woody flavor can be experienced by the regular middle-class person every once in a while. Who can resist a bite of juicy smoked salmon straight from the fridge? Yes, from the fridge! Since it was already cooked, you don’t […]

Continue reading

Can You Freeze Fresh Spinach? How Long Does It Last In The Fridge?

Who else remembers the Popeye cartoons? If you do, congratulations, you are almost my age! Joking aside, the cartoons featured spinach as its main trope to promote it as a great source of health and strength. The funny part is that spinach actually contains ecdysterone, a type of steroid that boosts strength and muscular growth. Of course, […]

Continue reading

Can You Freeze fresh Brussel Sprouts? How Long Do They Last In The Fridge?

Brussel sprouts are one of those vegetables that you either love or hate. Their bitter flavor is almost guaranteed to drive away both kids and adults, only achieving the loyalty of the most advanced bodybuilders and fitness gurus. Brussel sprouts are a great source of protein, fiber, vitamins C and K, antioxidants, and potassium, among […]

Continue reading