Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

A manual chest freezer is a durable, and generally affordable option to preserve food or store convenient freezer meals. But over time, frost buildup can affect its efficiency. Defrosting your chest ...

Picture this: you come home after a long day. You're craving a homemade feast, only to realize that your main ingredient is still frozen solid. Suddenly, you’re in a race against the clock to salvage ...

Please don't leave it on the counter overnight. Whether it’s an impromptu barbecue or a sudden craving for steak, there’s nothing worse than realizing all your beef is tucked away in the freezer and ...

In an ideal world, we’d remember to put our frozen beef or chicken in the fridge to defrost the night before we need it. Of course, life often gets in the way and that doesn’t always happen, so ...

Thanksgiving is coming up fast. The menu is planned. The shopping is done. Pies are in the oven. You're feeling pretty good about all your preparations but something is tickling the back of your mind ...