Diana Gariglio-Clelland

Bulgur wheat is a wheat product, but it’s not bread, flour, or pasta. So what is it, and how do you store it? Bulgur wheat is best stored in a cool, dry place - preferably in the freezer for the longest shelf life! Bulgur wheat should be in a tightly sealed container to keep excess moisture, oxygen, and pests away. We’ll explain what bulgur wheat is, how it’s made, and more next! What is bulgur wheat? Bulgur [...]

If you think you’re misreading the title, you’re not - cricket flour is a thing! What the heck is it, and how do you store it?! Cricket flour is made from dried and ground-up crickets (yes, the bugs). It should be stored in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place, and ideally in the fridge or freezer for the longest shelf life. Why would you choose to eat cricket flour? We’ll explain some of the potential perks [...]

Chickpea flour is one of the most popular gluten-free flours and can be used to make flatbreads, pasta, and gluten-free baked goods! The best way to store chickpea flour is in a sealed container at room temperature or the refrigerator or freezer. Avoid storing opened chickpea flour in its original container which is difficult to keep air out of, which can shorten its shelf life. We’ll give you more tips on the best way [...]

French fries, baked potatoes…potato milk? That’s right - you can drink milk from the simple potato. Potato milk is made with potatoes and a few other ingredients (we’ll explain more about them in this article) - but how do you store this intriguing plant-based milk alternative? The best way to store homemade potato milk is in a covered or sealed container in the fridge for up to four days. If you buy premade potato milk, [...]

Indian flatbread like roti is made from chapati flour (roti is like naan, but it’s not leavened). What is chapati flour? It’s actually a slightly different version of a more common type of flour, but we don’t want to give it away - you’ll find the answer in this article! The best way to store chapati flour is in an airtight container in the freezer. Storing it at room temperature will also suffice, but it shortens its shelf [...]

What’s better than milk? Many might say chocolate milk, strawberry milk, vanilla milk… Flavored milk encompasses a variety of types of milk, from plant-based to cow’s milk. It has flavor added to it, making it a hit for both kids and adults alike. Store flavored milk in the fridge until its best-by or expiration date, and be sure to use it within 7-10 days of opening (or whatever the package suggests). If it’s [...]