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I Hate Freezer Burn!

Phil Lempert | Posted 04.24.2012

Phil Lempert

March is Frozen Food Month, so get ready for a barrage of coupons and in supermarket displays showcasing penguins (yes, a penguin is their mascot), promotions, signage and samplings. Just now you might be wondering, why is there a "frozen food" month anyway?

Astoria Characters: The Man Who Never Runs Out of Ice

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 12.11.2011

Nancy Ruhling

Carlo Caraccia and Tri-Boro Beverage are bosom buddies. The city's oldest cash-and-carry ice, dry ice, soda and beer house was established by his grandfather in 1935.

How To Save Bitter Tomato Sauce

The Splendid Table | Posted 12.03.2011

The Splendid Table

There's not a 100 percent guaranteed cure, but use a little of the sauce to experiment with these emergency tactics.

Can You Freeze Tomatoes?

The Splendid Table | Posted 10.31.2011

The Splendid Table

"Can you freeze tomatoes? My mom thinks I have to can them, which I cannot bear in this heat. "

Brave New Kitchen: Frozen Treats For Summer

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 08.22.2011

Big Girls, Small Kitchen

Popsicles are an easy and affordable way to turn things you probably already have in your kitchen into a fun dessert, and there are exactly one million different ways to make them (good thing it's summer and I had time to count).

Freezer Freaks: 5 Weird Things I Freeze To Save Money

Posted 05.25.2011

Guest Post From The Daily Green's Jeff Yeager It's official: I've become my grandmother. I realized it the other morning when I opened the door to ...

I'll Trade You! Bartering is an Old Island Tradition Perfect for the New Economy

Susie Middleton | Posted 05.25.2011

Susie Middleton

It's one thing to see how well an old-fashioned idea still works in a small community. But it's even more exciting to see a concept like bartering take more than a tender toehold in the new economy.

The Silly Season In Politics

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Weigant

"Silly season" refers to late summer, when governments go on massive taxpayer-funded vacations all over the world. This year's season could produce a bumper crop of silly.

Want To Make Cooking Easier And Cheaper? Use Your Freezer Correctly

nytimes.com | MARK BITTMAN | Posted 11.17.2011

IF I tried to sell you a new appliance that could help you save money, reduce food waste and get meals on the table faster, the only thing you'd ask w...