While the Christmas holidays have a bevy of food traditions associated with them, the number of traditions associated with the celebration of the New Year is not far behind. Many New Year’s traditions are related to assuring the luck or prosperity of the New Year. And who wouldn’t want to do what they could to […]
Turkey Time: Don’t wash it. Cook it!
Thanksgiving is almost here and many of us will be having turkey dinners to celebrate the holiday. That also means many people will be preparing turkeys at home . . . hopefully safely. One thing that is NOT safe to do is washing or rinsing your turkey. Many people still believe that they should […]
Refrigerator Storage – What Goes Where
The other day, I opened the refrigerator at home and saw a package of fresh (raw) sausage on the top shelf. Knowing I didn’t put it there, I moved it to the bottom shelf, grabbed what I was looking for and shut the door. My husband saw this and gave me the “What did I […]
4 Steps to Safely Preserving Food at Home
Food preservation season is now in full swing. I’m hearing about a lot of families making strawberry jam and freezing fresh berries, freezing rhubarb and getting ready for those peas and green beans to start coming on. Before preserving any food, consider the types of foods your family enjoys and the usefulness of the preserved […]
Kitchen Inventory: How Long Have You Had That?
Have you ever pulled a can out of your pantry and realized it was 2 years past the use-by date? Or discovered an ice covered mystery package in the bottom of the freezer? At my house, usually about once a year, I do a full inventory of the freezer, refrigerator and pantry. Yes, I really […]
It’s in the Mail! Sending Food Gifts
It’s the holiday season and many of you have probably already started making special treats and baked goods to share with family and friends. Maybe you’d like to send a holiday care package to someone . . . but how can you know those cookies, favorite local foods and other goodies will arrive safely? By […]