Expiry dates and best&#x2d;before labels are confusing. Learn how to read them to avoid wasting tons of food.

What Expiry And Best&#x2d;Before Dates *Really* Mean

Because wasting food (or getting food poisoning) is never cool.

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Homemade preserves extend the life of produce—and make great gifts. Here are our best tips, tricks and product picks for making jams and jellies at home.

8 Tricks to Making the Perfect Jar of Jam or Jelly

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Instead of just tossing your fruits and veggies into your fridge, use your crisper drawers to keep your produce fresh. More at Chatelaine.com.

What To Store In Refrigerator Crisper Drawers

Those mysterious crisper drawers have a very real use. Here’s how to make the most of them.

The *Right* Way To Store Produce In Your Refrigerator’s Crisper Drawers

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Prevent staleness, mould and the dreaded rubbery crust with simple tips. From refrigerating to freezing find everything you need to know.

5 Best Tips For Keeping Bread Fresh For Longer

5 Ways To Keep Your Bread Fresh

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From stalks and stems to greens and peels, here's how to get the most out of your leftover fruits and veggies. More at Chatelaine.

How To Use Up Leftover Fruits And Vegetables

From stalks and stems to greens and peels, here's how to get the most out of your leftovers.

7 Ways To Use Up Leftover Fruits And Vegetables

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What Expiry Dates And Best-Before Dates Really Mean

8 Tricks To Making The Perfect Jar Of Jam Or Jelly

The Right Way To Store Produce In Your Refrigerator’s Crisper Drawers

5 Ways To Keep Your Bread Fresh

7 Ways To Use Up Leftover Fruits And Vegetables