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 […]
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A Canning Jar is a Canning jar? Right?
Nope. Wrong. Not all “canning jars” are created equal. Types of jars 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 […]
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 […]
Safely Mail Packages to the Military and Family Members
Would you like to safely sendoff homemade or local products to friends or family in the military? Or send a food package to family members who live thousands of miles away? There are tips to ensure your package arrives safely and with the gifts intact. What should you include: Hard candies, peanut brittle, toffee, fudge, […]
A “Meaty” Subject
Have you ever been in the grocery store and picked up a package of bright red hamburger? What do you do when the steak that you bought for dinner has an iridescent look to it? We live in a world where we eat with our eyes as much as our mouth. The way food looks […]