Super Bowl Sunday is a day for friends and family to gather around the television, cheer for favorite teams, enjoy the best new commercials and snack on finger foods. Relaxing and grazing on dips, appetizers and other indulgences is part of the fun, as long as you don’t let time-temperature abuse ruin your party! Here […]
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Cleaning Your Freezer
How long has it been since you cleaned your freezer? I mean – take everything out – CLEAN YOUR FREEZER! Whether it is manual defrost or frost-free, it should be cleaned out at least once a year. Follow these steps: Unplug. Place frozen food in cardboard boxes or insulated containers. I like to clean my […]
Why Not Set a Food-Safety Resolution for the New Year?
As you set your New Year’s resolution I’m sure you didn’t include being food safe. How often does someone in your home have stomach related illnesses after a family gathering? Do you wonder if it was food poisoning from improper refrigeration, heating, or hand washing? Trust me, I do. I constantly preach to my friends […]
A Canning Jar is a Canning jar? Right?
Nope. Wrong. Not all “canning jars” are created equal. Canning jars, sometimes called Mason jars, are a hot trend these days. They are everywhere – from a rebirth of home canning to decorations for weddings and picnics and even countertop storage for small items. True canning jars are made of heat tempered glass to allow […]
To Stuff or Not to Stuff?
The holidays are almost here and the question I get every year is, I really want to stuff my turkey, but is it safe? Here are some points for you to consider: * Cooking a turkey with stuffing is higher risk for you and your family than one that is not stuffed. The bacteria can survive in […]
Safe Handling of Leftovers
When your holiday feast is over, be sure to handle the leftovers quickly and carefully. Any perishable food that is left from your dinner should be refrigerated or frozen within 2 hours from the time the meal is served. Divide large amounts of leftover foods into shallow containers for quick cooling. For larger items, such […]