It’s that time of year, when the sun comes out and we are ready to rid us from the winter blahs and make it all fresh and clean! How long has it been since you cleaned the refrigerator? This is a food safety issue that sometimes we overlook. Following are a few tips to get […]
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Spring is coming….
Only in Ohio can the weather go from snow and ice to sunny and warm in a 48 hour timeline. That tells me that spring is on its way and puts me in the mood to get started on spring cleaning. There are many products on the market, but you have several at home that […]
Community Supported Agriculture
On these cold, blustery winter days are you thinking about fresh summer vegetables? Have you ever thought about joining a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and they are farms that offer opportunities to enjoy fresh, local produce during the growing season. CSAs are designed to promote a working relationship between the customer and […]
Holiday Food Safety
Family and friends gather for holiday celebrations this time of year. Unfortunately food safety does not take a holiday. Follow some simple rules to keep your party safe: CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often while preparing a holiday meal. Wash cutting boards, dishes, and utensils with detergent and water after preparing each food item and […]
Take precautions if stuffing turkey
I have always stuffed our Thanksgiving turkey with homemade stuffing, but my daughter tells me it’s not safe. Should I stop? Would it make a difference if I used stuffing from a box? Cooking a stuffed turkey is potentially more risky than cooking one without, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection […]
Pumpkin Carving 101
Autumn is upon us. It’s that chill in the air that makes us think of football, chili, and raking the leaves, then immediately jumping into them scattering them back into a riot of color on the lawn. One commonly known item associated with fall is the pumpkin. Whether placing small pumpkins in a festive arrangement […]