Category: Food

Canned food comes in its own container which is super convenient, but can you capitalize on this container but heating the food inside the can?

Sea salt is wonderful addition to any dish. But can you make your own sea salt? Is it safe to boil seawater and eat the salt?

You open your fridge, and there in the back is a half-empty jar of pickles. You can’t remember when you bought them, but you’re fairly certain it was before today’s date. Your eyes scan the label for a answer to your question, but all you see is a meaningless jumble of letters and numbers. What do they mean? Are these pickles safe to eat?

What if you are looking for something to eat for breakfast, and you come across a box of cereal that’s been sitting there for… who knows how long. The only thing you can see on the label is the ominous “best by” date which you are well past. Is it safe to eat? Will it taste alright?

You might not think that freezing peanut butter would be a controversial topic. But believe it or not, there are passionate debates on both sides of this issue. Some people say that freezing peanut butter ruins the taste and texture, while others claim that it’s a perfectly acceptable way to keep their favorite spread fresh. So, what’s the truth? Is it safe to freeze peanut butter? Let’s take a closer look.

You’ve probably been there before. You’re in a rush, you’ve got a hankering for something savory, and you see a container of peanut butter sitting in your fridge. Without giving it a second thought, you grab the peanut butter, remove the lid, pop it in the microwave to loose it up. But then, as the peanut butter starts to heat up, you start to wonder: is it safe to microwave peanut butter?

Ever been to your local grocery store and seen a sale on cake mix? It’s hard to resist picking up a few boxes, especially when they’re half-price. But what happens when you get home and realize that the mix is expired? Is it safe to use? Let’s take a closer look.

You’re in the middle of a recipe and it calls for blueberries, but you only have frozen ones on hand. You pop a few in your mouth, for a cool, crisp bite. Is it safe to eat frozen blueberries without thawing them first?

It’s a common scenario: You’re rummaging through the pantry, looking for something to make for dinner, and you come across a package of pasta that’s been in there for who knows how long. Is it safe to eat? Can you still use it?

You may have seen pictures of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and noticed that they are wearing nothing but fig leaves to cover their modesty. But have you ever wondered if it is safe to eat a fig leaf? Let’s take a closer look at this question and find out the answer.