- Food Storage Quiz

How much do you know about food storage? We've made up a fun quiz to test your knowledge on various aspects of food storage, shelf-life and substitutions

How to Get Truly Prepared,

There is a distinction between being ready and prepared. In my own personal journey I have found myself often in need of guidance. I know what it is to be prepared and what it means when you find out that you should have had or brought this or that.

A Real World Test Of My Preparations, by Daisy in Canada

Last week my city was taken by surprise by a terrible windstorm.  There were some weather warnings but nothing prepared residents for what would come.  Winds reached 110 km per hour and the damage to property was extensive.  Several people lost their lives due t …

Pantry, Counter, Fridge? Where To Store Produce For Maximum Shelf Life

Our handy storage guide below, compiled from chefs' experience, as well as research by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, MealsMatter.org, Self magazine and the Food Marketing Institute.

On wine storage: A few simple tips

There are a number of different ways to store your wine properly, whether it's your everyday bottles or the special ones you're saving for an occasion (which your significant other inadvertently drinks with his friends on a random Tuesday night).