Welcome to RusticWise Food!
Find topics all about food: wild food + foraging, food storage, and kitchen + pantry.
What does plantain look like? A closer look at one of the most common wild and edible plants: plantain. You’ll learn how to identify broadleaf plantain and narrowleaf plantain.
Can a freezer be too full? While it’s comforting to have lots of food, there is a thing as too full. Here’s why you need to leave room for air to circulate.
If you’re looking to stockpile extra food but lack the space inside, you may be wondering, can a freezer be kept in an unheated garage? Here’s what you need to know.
The shelf life of cinnamon: here’s what you need to know about how to properly store cinnamon, how to revive it if it’s slightly stale, and ideas on what to do with it.
If you have an old jar of dried bay leaves, you’re likely wondering about the shelf life of bay leaves. For longest shelf life, we have a surprising tip.
If you have a lot of chili powder at home, you’re likely wondering about chili powder shelf life and whether it’s safe to use. Here’s what you need to know.
Black pepper is one of the oldest and most widely-used spices. Here’s everything you need to know about the shelf life of black pepper and how to properly store it.
Here’s the nitty-gritty on how to clean a wood cutting board after raw meat (or poultry and seafood). Learn how to clean, remove odors and stains, and disinfect.
Want to brush up on your cutting board knowledge? Here’s a rundown of the pros and cons of different types of wood vs plastic vs bamboo cutting boards.
Whether you have dried coriander seeds, or fresh coriander leaves (aka cilantro), we’ll go over coriander shelf life and how to properly store it for optimal freshness.
Good for more than just baking, there are so many other uses for vanilla extract. From enhancing savory dishes to neutralizing odors, read the complete list here.
Tackle the mess in your kitchen with this strategic kitchen cleaning checklist for daily, weekly, and deep cleaning. Roll up your sleeves and let’s get started!
Wondering how to wash fruits and vegetables with vinegar? We’ll go over the best ways to use vinegar plus a few other best practices when washing fresh produce.
Pine needles have so many great culinary uses. Foraging pine needles is fairly easy once you know a few tips. Here’s how to forage pine needles and what to do with them.
Are spruce tips edible? Yes, they are. Here’s how to properly identify, harvest, and use this citrus-y, edi ble wild food.
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