Keep these foods and drinks on ice to preserve their freshness and flavor for months longer.
This includes classic stone-groundSouthern gritsas well as whole grains like barley, farro, oats, and sorghum.
(It can also keep the healthy fats in the germ of these grains from going rancid.)
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At cool temperatures, the starch molecules in bread crystallize, leading to a stale texture more quickly.
Store nuts in the freezer to prevent their oils from going rancid, Gangeri says.
The freezer halts the oxidation process that spoils oils in nuts.
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When you’re ready to go nuts, theres no need to thaw.
Feel free to use them straight from the freezer.
Storing stocks and sauces in the freezer is an old chef’s trick.
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Liquids can hold up well as long as they are wrapped and sealed effectively.
Alternatively, freeze sauces or stocks in larger freezer-safe containers.
No need to commit to an exact sauce in the moment.
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Instead, freeze herbs in olive oil in ice cube trays, Gangeri proposes.
When stored in oil, fresh herbs retain their flavorand dont get wilted, brown, or spoil.
Add enough olive oil to cover the herbs, then freeze overnight.
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Brewed Coffee
Another form of cool cubes to keep on hand: coffee!
(For reference, each well holds 2 tablespoons.)
Berries
Berry season is sweet, but its fleeting.
(Psst…TheseBakeshop Blueberry MuffinsandMixed Berry Smoothiesare two of our favorite vehicles for frozen berries.)
Spirits
High-proof spirits are a fun item to keep in your freezer.
There are no extensive prep steps required here.
