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Published on: July 16, 2026

Five Simple Kitchen Tips for Food Prep and Storage

Today we are sharing some simple kitchen tips with you that will help you prepare food easier and give you great suggestions for ideal food storage.

Learn how to:

Keep Cookies Soft
Pit Cherries Without a Pitter
Prevent Ice Cream from Melting Quickly
Keep Brown Sugar Soft
Peel Garlic Easily

Below you will see our five simple food prep and storage tips that you may wish you knew sooner!

Use bread to keep your cookies soft...

Use a chopstick to pit cherries...

A kitchen tip for pitting cherries without a pitter.

Use bubble wrap to slow ice cream melting...

A kitchen tip to prevent ice cream from melting quickly.

Use marshmallows to keep brown sugar soft...

A kitchen tip for keeping brown sugar soft.

Use a microwave for easier garlic peeling...

A kitchen tip for peeling garlic easily.

Published on: June 1, 2026

Chocolate Dipped Banana Bites Recipe

If you enjoy desserts that combine fruit with chocolate, this easy to make recipe may become one of your favorites! It is very simple to prepare and only uses two main ingredients: bananas and chocolate chips. Coconut oil is optional if you prefer a smoother chocolate dipped coating. And toppings like nuts, coconut, sprinkles, or sea salt may be added if you like that extra crunch.

Follow the directions in the image below to create a bite-sized chocolatey banana treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings!