We commonly talk about "expiration dates" on food, but the fact is that most food is labeled with a "sell by" or "best if used by" date rather than a concrete expiration date. Learn about what these dates actually mean and how to use them in "Sell By" vs. "Best By" Dates.

Not all food is labeled with a date, so it's best to have a general idea of how long food can be stored before becoming unsafe or otherwise undesirable. Get the basics on how long to store food in How Long to Keep Food.

You may know a lot about food but if you don't know about food safety, you better stay out of the kitchen! Many people take food borne illnesses lightly, thinking that the worst may be an upset stomach or even losing your lunch, but food borne illnesses can be quite serious and may even lead to death. Food safety is just as important for fresh produce as it is for raw meat and safe handling needs to be practiced all the way from the store at the time of purchase to storing your leftovers. Brush up on your food safety knowledge with Safe Handling for Meat & Poultry and Fresh Produce.

Pink slime got you down? Maybe you're just trying to reduce your red meat intake or just want to save some money. Whatever the reason, lentils are a great low cost way to get protein into your diet. If you're new to lentils, get the basics with What are Lentils and learn how easy they are to cook in the step by step photo guide How to Cook Lentils. They're bean-tastic!

If you've ever perused the spice aisle in your local grocery and seen those curious blends such as "Jerk Seasoning" or "Herbs de Provence," and wondered what they were or how they are used, you're not alone. There are many classic blends of herbs and spices from around the world that have been popular for generations. Discover these common blends, what they consist of, and how they are most commonly used in Classic Spice and Herb Blends.