How many times have you heard “Is it done yet?” when you are fixing a meal? It doesn’t matter if it is the Thanksgiving turkey or a grilled burger or pork chops – they can’t seem to wait until it is done to eat. It is true that when cooking meats you need to use […]
Be Food Safe With Berries
Berry season is already upon us! Fresh berries can provide many wonderful nutrients that may decrease our risk of cancer and heart disease. To get the most out of those berries we need to be “food safe” when picking, selecting, or storing berries. Safe strategies for picking your own berries include(PDF)Links to a PDF document.: […]
What Should I know about the Listeria Recalls?
Several large Listeria recalls have been in the news lately, so while I know it is a foodborne illness, I’m guessing many of you have the same question. What is Listeria and how do I protect my family? Listeria Listeria is the name of a hardy bacteria found in soil and water and some animals, […]
Lettuce: A Vegetable for All Seasons
Spring in Ohio brings about the availability of fresh, local grown lettuce varieties and greens. The four major lettuce varieties you are likely to see include: Butterhead, Iceberg, Loose Leaf, and Romaine. While all lettuce varieties are part of a healthy diet, the darker the leaf the more nutritious(PDF)Links to a PDF document. they tend […]
Food Safety for the “Occasional Quantity Cook”
Are you an “Occasional Quantity Cook”? Are you the person who organizes the chili dinner at church, concessions for the school booster club, or even a huge family reunion? If you answered “yes” to one of more of those questions, then you are an “Occasional Quantity Cook”. While Occasional Quantity Cooks (or OQC) are typically […]
Trends in the Food Shopping Industry
Two of the rising trends in the food shopping industry are at opposing sides of the spectrum – “Grocery Shopping Online” and “Supermarkets as a Social Spot”. Online shopping is great for people who are busy, anti-social, immunocompromised, hate to shop, or even someone who has mobility issues. It also can provide access to a […]