Kitchen Things to Remember

 Hello there to all this Thursday.  I hope this finds you all well and safe. It is another very brisk morning here, a few little flurries coming down.  I am sure anticipating next week, if the weather predictions are right.  There will be a lot of melting, if it true!

Seems we are now getting the cloudy days we should have had in January.  We are moving closer and closer to Spring, so that is a good thing.

Color is our friend!  Fruits and veggies have so many beneficial vitamins and minerals.  They help us stay healthy and strong, and they are just so tasty.  I am a fan of all the colors, and I sure try to get some of at least one color every day.  EAT your colors!!!!!

Don't throw these items away - they last and last.  If you keep things dry and sealed, you can expect to keep them for ages.  I know, as dried beans get pretty old - they can take forever to cook - but they are still good.  I always presoak during a day, then rinse and soak in a pre-cook water, then let them set over night.  Cook as usual.  I have never had a problem doing it that way.  Just takes a little planning.  I have also presoaked for several hours, drained and then frozen - they cook easier that way. (breakdown is quicker)

I buy soy sauce (well, liquid Aminos) by the gallon and just refill the small container.  It lasts and lasts with no refrigeration.  I get vinegar whenever I find a great price.  Same with sugar - I keep it in old popcorn tins until ready to fill the canister.  I have had the same box of cornstarch for years.  I probably have enough pink Himalayan salt to last the remainder of my years.  If honey crystalizes- just set the bottle in warm water to liquify again.

Just because something has a date listed doesn't always mean a thing.  Do your own investigation - so many things last for years.

Salt has been under the earth for forever, and suddenly it is supposed to be used by a certain date!!!!  LOL

Keep things dry and sealed and you are good to go.

Measurements you might need to know.  Maybe you are without a measuring cup for some reason - here is a chart for equivalent on tablespoons and teaspoons.  This is a good thing to have inside the cabinet door!  I keep several little charts taped inside my cabinets.  They are super handy and never lost!
 

There you go - todays kitchen lesson!  LOL

I love learning new things and sharing ideas.

With things costing more in some areas, and us all needing to be good stewards and truly use up what we have (and not waste), little tips like these are good to know.

Have a fantastic day and a lovely weekend.