Posted on: Wednesday, August 13, 2003
COOK'S TIPS
De-bug your cupboard foods
Before storing pantry items, such as dried mushrooms, dried chili peppers or even spices and flour, you may wish to "quarantine" them in your freezer for 48 hours to kill any tiny insects, insect eggs, etc., that might be present.
"1,001 Secrets of Great Cooks" by Jean Anderson