Sugar. There was a time when our sugar world was either powdered, brown and granulated. That was then. Now? Try adding raw, turbinado, sanding, coconut, palm and date (to name a few) to the standard varieties. And if your house is anything like ours, we will buy and use more sugar at certain times of the year, like baking cookies during the holidays. It may then be a few months before we use all the leftover sugar, but when we need it again we need it to be soft and free of clumps. Sound familiar? Whatever your sugar of choice, keeping your sugar fresh adds convenience to your kitchen, saves you money and can help reduce food waste.
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- Use quality air-tight food safe kitchen storage containers. Make sure the containers are BPA free.
- Minimize your sugar's exposure to air by using a container that allows you to view contents without opening it.
- Use containers that are easy to open and close, yet allow access for measuring sugar.
- Not enough powdered sugar to make your favorite recipe, or just prefer to make your own when you need it? No problem, try this easy to make powdered sugar recipe from NoshOnIt (while you're at it, check out their many mouthwatering recipes.)
- Want to make some unique gifts, or simply add more flavor to your coffee, tea or pastries? Trying infusing granulated sugar with flavors like vanilla, lavender and lemon with this easy tutorial from My Own Labels. Need labels for your creations? No problem! My Own Labels has an amazing selection of labels for any occasion or craft.
