Diana Gariglio-Clelland

Macadamia nuts are smooth and buttery to eat whole, so it’s no surprise that macadamia oil is popular for being a decadent cooking oil. What’s the best way to store this delicious oil to preserve its freshness? The best way to store macadamia oil is in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Store macadamia oil in a tightly sealed opaque container to extend its shelf life.  You can refrigerate [...]

There are tons of nut and seed oils out there! Pressing the oil from nuts and seeds preserves some of the many nutritional benefits while making it more convenient to use for both cooking and beauty. Hazelnut oil is used for cooking, baking, and beauty (as a moisturizer and carrier oil). It’s best stored in the refrigerator due to its shorter shelf life. If you don’t want to store it in the fridge, make sure hazelnut oil is [...]

Walnut oil might not be as popular as olive oil and coconut oil, but it’s a healthy oil that you can use in cooking, baking, or on your skin. The best way to store walnut oil is in a tightly sealed dark opaque glass container in the refrigerator. Storing walnut oil in the refrigerator increases its shelf life more than storing it at room temperature. To learn more about the best way to store walnut oil (both in and out [...]

There are tons of carrier oils out there, and one of the more popular ones is apricot kernel oil! Not only can you use it for beauty purposes, but you can use it for cooking and baking as well. The best way to store apricot kernel oil is in a tightly sealed, dark opaque container away from direct heat and light sources. Once it’s opened, pop apricot kernel oil in the refrigerator for optimal shelf life. Read on for the [...]

If you’ve never heard of olive pomace oil, you’re not alone! This oil isn’t as popular as olive oil, but it still has its potential uses and benefits. How do you store olive pomace oil, though - the same as regular olive oil?! Even though it’s different from regular olive oil, the storage of olive pomace oil is the same. Store olive pomace oil in a dark opaque container away from direct heat and light sources, and aim to [...]

Pecans are a popular addition to baked goods (here’s looking at you, pecan pie!), and the oil extracted from pecan oil has multiple uses as well! The best way to store pecan oil is in a tightly sealed opaque glass container away from direct heat and sunlight. Pecan oil should ideally be stored in the refrigerator to prolong its shelf life, but it can be stored at room temperature as well. Read on for all the ins and outs [...]