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August 14, 2017

5 kitchen spots most people forget to clean

In general, most people do a pretty good job of keeping the kitchen clean.  They clean and sanitize counter tops and clean the insides of the refrigerator, oven and microwave when needed. But when was the last time you cleaned these areas? Exhaust fan/vent hood. This area, directly over the stovetop, can collect all kinds […]

WRITTEN BY: Kate Shumaker, MS RD, LD, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Holmes County, shumaker.68@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences, OSU Extension, Wayne County, hill.14@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/kitchen-counter-stove-oven-2174577/

Categories: Food
Tags: #kitchen, cleaning, exhaust fan, food safety, garbage can, garbage disposal, kitchen safety, sponges

November 10, 2016

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 […]

WRITTEN BY: Kate Shumaker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Holmes County, shumaker.68@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Christine Kendle, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Tuscarawas County

Categories: Food
Tags: food safety, holiday, temperature, Thanksgiving, turkey

October 13, 2016

Slow Cooker Safety: Don’t “Fall” for Foodborne Illness

Fall is one of the busiest seasons of the year because family schedules are jam-packed with school activities, homework, sports, and holidays (fall ends on December 20th). It’s no wonder slow cookers (also known as Crock-Pots) reappear on the kitchen counter this time of year, as they provide a convenient and quick method of food preparation. All […]

WRITTEN BY: Beth Stefura, OSU Extension Educator, Mahoning County, stefura.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, OSU Extension Educator, Erie County, green.308@osu.edu

REFERENCES:

  • www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/topics/food-safety-education
  • www.extension.umn.edu/food/food-safety/preserving/safe-meals/slow-cookersafety
  • www.eatright.org/resource/homefoodsafety/four-steps/cook

Categories: Food
Tags: crockpot, food safety, slow cooker

September 26, 2016

Make Your Fall Tailgate or Harvest Party Healthier!

Fall is a wonderful time for football or soccer tailgates, bonfires, harvest parties, and those last family picnics. The problem with these wonderful gatherings is they are often accompanied with high fat, sodium, sugar, and calorie – and low nutrient dense foods. With a little planning you can still have fun at your next gathering, […]

WRITTEN BY: Lisa Barlage, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ross County.

REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County.

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Lisa Barlage

SOURCES:

  • Oklahoma State University, Department of Wellness, https://wellness.okstate.edu/nutrition-and-cooking/healthy-tailgating.
  • West Virginia University Extension, http://fh.ext.wvu.edu/food/healthy-eating/healthy-tailgating.
  • Live Healthy Live Well, Ohio State University Extension, https://livehealthyosu.com/2015/10/30/slow-cooker-season/.

Categories: Food
Tags: food safety, harvest parties, healthy eating, healthy tailgate, snacks

December 30, 2015

Hand Washing is Critical During Flu Season

Aside from getting our yearly vaccination, one other fundamental thing that all of us can do to ward off the flu and illness is thoroughly and frequently wash our hands. According to the Centers for Disease Control, cleaning our hands is the single most important thing  that we can do to keep from getting sick […]

Categories: Food
Tags: flu, food safety, wash hands

August 24, 2015

Back to School Lunch Time

As the summer winds down and school is back in session, many parents are faced with packing lunches that need to be satisfying, nutritious, and safe.  Children are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to food poisoning.  Parents need to take precautions to be sure they are not accidentally putting their kids […]

Categories: Food
Tags: food safety, packed lunch, safe lunch, school lunch

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