Hang Thong

As a working-from-home mom, Hang always desires to make delicious dishes for the family. She wants to share the best of her knowledge about the kitchen and food tips.

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You’d be surprised to find out that it takes less than 24 hours! You can thaw drumsticks in the refrigerator for 24 hours, but should you want to lessen your waiting period, you can place them in cold water and they’ll thaw in two to three hours.

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If you find your freezer seal is not working, you can use a very strong magnet to run along the gasket of your freezer’s door to reactivate your freezer’s door seal magnetic ability, bringing back its snugging function.

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Spinach artichoke dip can be frozen, and when frozen, it can stay fresh for a long time. Whether you prepared the artichoke dip for a party, you’ve cooked it already, or plan to bake it later in the future, freezing it can help to maintain its freshness and extend the shelf life of the dip.

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On average, thawed salmon will remain good for up to 2 days in the fridge with proper storage. However, the best thing you can do is to immediately use the salmon after it has been taken out of the freezer.

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Popped popcorn remains edible for up to 4 weeks with the bag still intact. If you’ve already opened the bag, it will stay edible for only about 2 weeks. However, the lifespan of popped popcorn will depend on what other ingredients were used to make the popcorn.

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Shucked corn on the cob will not last longer than a few hours at room temperature and should be used immediately. However, you can extend its lifespan to 3 days by sticking it in the fridge or up to 8 months by placing it in the freezer.

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Unpeeled potatoes can last for up to 8 months in a dark, dry place, while onions are good for up to 3 months. However, you should never store them side by side.

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To microwave a toaster strudel, microwave it on high for 30 seconds. At the 15-second mark, flip the strudel over to finish heating the other side. After that, squeeze the delicious icing on top of your toaster strudel and dig in.

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Depending on where you store the angel food cake, it can last for anywhere from 3 days to a week. However, you can extend the life to up to 6 months by storing it in the freezer.

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If your garbage disposal doesn’t come with an auto-stop feature, you should manually run it for 30 to 60 seconds at most. Leaving it running for longer periods of time may cause irreparable damage to the motor and blades.

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Cookie jars typically do not have airtight seals, so cookies will only last for 3 days in the jar at most.

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Normally, a frozen cake in the freezer can last as long as 2 or 3 months without going bad. This is different for cakes that are not yet frozen.