Tip for Keeping Rice and Flour Fresh...

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Peter Joseph Swanson Apr 23, 2008, 5:52pm EDT

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Deloris Wright Apr 23, 2008, 6:06pm EDT

Thanks good to know

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Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Apr 23, 2008, 6:29pm EDT

Does it kill any of the good stuff associated with these products?

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Lune Wolfsong Apr 23, 2008, 6:33pm EDT

Thank you for the tip! Thanks for the link to the other article, too - I'll go check that out.

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Melissa L. Apr 23, 2008, 6:38pm EDT

Thanks for the tips

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Mary M. Apr 23, 2008, 6:45pm EDT

It doesn't kill any of the "good stuff" to freeze these grains:)

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Amy H. Apr 23, 2008, 6:52pm EDT

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sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Apr 23, 2008, 6:57pm EDT

I've been feezing that stuff for years. I learned the hard way after my pantry got infested with moths.

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Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Apr 23, 2008, 6:58pm EDT

We may need this. Brian Williams just reported that there's a rush on rice. A lot of stores like Costco are limiting how much you can buy.

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Val G. Apr 23, 2008, 7:01pm EDT

I always keep my cornmeal in the freezer anyway. Some grains that have natural oils in them can become strong tasting in time, so if not using the items quickly, this may be the case. But one must have a large freezer to store things there too, so there is a tradeoff.

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Dana H. Apr 23, 2008, 10:36pm EDT

I wish I had room in my freezer to do this.

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tammy b. Apr 24, 2008, 1:37am EDT

I have always kept mine in the freezer. I never thought to do it for only a couple of days.

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Wanda H. Apr 24, 2008, 6:13am EDT

It just kills the eggs of little vermin and doesn't kill any vitamins or anything.

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☀ Aunt Shanny Apr 24, 2008, 8:56am EDT

If I have the room, I store flour, cornmeal and masa harina in the freezer.

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Quirky Jessi Apr 24, 2008, 8:58am EDT

Wow, great tip!

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Bob B. Apr 24, 2008, 9:34am EDT

Good tip. Thanks Mary.

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Patti M. Apr 24, 2008, 3:55pm EDT

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the tip.

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sheila h. Apr 24, 2008, 3:57pm EDT

maybe i'm lucky but never had that problem..thanks you ,God..LOL..but a good tip..

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j - Frugal Mom - r. Apr 24, 2008, 8:22pm EDT

Great tips Mary.

We actually keep our flour, sugar (and any other open bag of cookies, bread etc.) in the bread. I got so tired of everything getting infested (We have it very hot and humid), but this prevents everything from getting spoiled and saves me money and aggravation. The only downside is that my fridge looks full even when it's not:)

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