One of my first jobs was at a restaurant located on Lake Erie where each table got a carafe of ice water with sliced lemons. I was charmed one day by a very young diner who announced that I made the best water ever! It’s not uncommon to be asked at a restaurant, “Would you […]
Food
“Is It Done Yet?”
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 […]
Spice it up with Vinegar!
Almost every culture uses vinegar as a condiment. What kinds of vinegars have you used? Have you used vinegars from different grains, fruits and wine? Vinegars are produced by fast or slow fermentation processes and pasteurized to kill any bacteria, which would be harmful to humans. Vinegar consists mostly of acetic acid and water, and […]
Food Safety at Fairs and Festivals
As we flip the calendar page to July, a growing number of local fairs and festivals await us. Who can resist a funnel cake, fresh squeezed lemonade, or those fabulous fair fries? In my mind, I have this picturesque image of carefree summer days and evenings spent taking in the sites, sounds, and tastes of […]
Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue
This week we celebrate our country’s freedom with cookouts, parades, and festivals. We associate red, white, and blue with this mid-summer celebration. Of course, every celebration includes a variety of foods! I’m going to celebrate by including a patriotic dessert with some of my favorite red, white, and blue foods. Since I just picked (and […]
Diabetic individuals need to take precautions while exercising
One of the key fundamentals of diabetes management is physical activity. Physical activity can lower blood glucose, improve cardiovascular health, help with weight loss and maintenance, increase flexibility, muscle strength and endurance, and improve self-image, overall attitude, and quality of life. As an individual with type I diabetes, I make exercise a regular part […]