Pomegranate, a shrub-grown fruit mostly consumed through its seeds, presents a sweet and juicy snack to most areas of the globe. Contrary to what many people believe, pomegranate is in fact taxonomically considered a berry and not a melon1.   Owing to the large number of individual seeds present within a single pomegranate, it is often necessary to store them either ...

Risotto, traditionally, is an Italian rice dish boiled to the consistency of porridge. Records of risotto being cooked in Milan go back as far as the early 1800s1. Owing to the nature of how the rice in risotto is prepared, a large amount of water and broth proteins are absorbed, providing the perfect bed for bacterial growth. In order to ...

Romaine lettuce, a closely related cousin of the common standard lettuce, is a vegetable that presents vertical green leaves and a sturdy heart. Used in much the same way as ordinary lettuce, romaine lettuce is distinct from its cousin only by its marked resistance to heat1. Yes, romaine lettuce holds up well to the process of freezing, and is best ...

Cabbage, a close cousin to Brussel sprouts, is most often found to be a green leafy vegetable in the shape of a layered sphere. Cabbage may also present the colors of white or violet as well as a more tubular shape, depending on the particular species.  Owing to the unwieldy shape of cabbage in its natural form, many dishes elect ...

Tomatillos, also known as Mexican Husk Tomatoes in the United States, are distant cousins to the more common tomatoes, though their appearance and taste are distinct from one another1. Possessing a more tart and acidic taste than tomatoes, tomatillos are most often used in producing Mexican sauces.  Because of this particular use, tomatillos are best stored for longer periods of ...

Lettuce is a leafy-green vegetable originating in the same taxonomic family as daisies and sunflowers1. Owing to its relative ease at being cultivated and farmed, lettuce is available in nearly every country on Earth.  Though lettuce is an excellent source of nutrition, it can also spoil extremely quickly. Proper care must be taken to store bushels of lettuce in order ...

Maple syrup, an earthy and sweet processed form of Xylem sap, is commonly consumed in nearly every country on Earth. Originating in Canada and the United States, it is most often seen as a condiment atop various baked goods1.  Unlike other types of syrup, maple syrup frequently contains added ingredients in order to brighten its taste. This shortens its shelf-life ...

Marshmallows are a commonly enjoyed dessert that also double as a topping in many dishes. Consisting of only sugar, water, and a small amount of gelatin, they achieve their characteristic fluffiness from the process of whipping them while they are heated.  In short- yes, marshmallows can be frozen. In fact, marshmallows freeze very well due to their relatively low water ...

Quiche, like many excellent baked goods, originates from the country of France. It is a pastry crust shaped like that of a pie sans the top, and is filled with a mixture of cream, egg, and various vegetables1.  While it is entirely possible to bake quiches in smaller quantities that can be consumed in one sitting, a common problem found ...

Raisins, the dried form of grapes, are available throughout the world. Known for their sticky-sweet taste, they are often sold in large batches owing to their small size. The fact that raisins are simply dehydrated grapes make them an excellent candidate for freezing, though they can keep just as well outside of a freezer so long as the conditions are ...