WITH energy bills biting, every penny saved counts. Did you know that a clean, organised fridge and freezer actually costs ...

Whole chickens should always be thawed in the fridge, but chicken pieces can be thawed under cold running water to make them thaw more quickly.

The best way to freeze ripe bananas is to freeze them in a single layer before transferring them to an airtight container for easy storage.

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Shipley Energy reports on handling food and medications during power outages, emphasizing safe storage durations and ...

The food processing industry is continuously evolving, striving for methods that maintain food quality while extending shelf ...

Knowing when to defrost is essential for safe and tasty meals. Find out which foods you can, and can't, cook from frozen, with expert advice on how to thaw food safely Hannah DalyContent designer ...

Of all the appliances in your house, your deep freezer might be the least demanding. But don’t ignore it altogether. For all the valuable service it gives you, it’s good to give it a little attention.

Growing up in rural Ireland in the Eighties, Lou Robbie remembers her granny’s “very, very traditional Irish” cooking – from beef stew to brown bread – and specifically just how much she used the ...

How to defrost freezer quickly: Boil water and pour it into a heat-safe bowl or bucket. Place it inside the freezer on a thick towel and close the fridge for 10-15 minutes to create steam (Image: ...

Food needs to be kept below -16°C to preserve it, and the quicker it gets down to that temperature the better. The best freezers will freeze food quickly to keep it in the best condition, and are ...

Be honest: Can you currently account for everything in your freezer right now? Worse yet, are you even able to get anything ...