Memorial Day Weekend, which traditionally marks the beginning of summer, is almost here and many of you will probably celebrate with picnics and cook-outs. This time of year also marks the re-emergence of some questionable food safety behaviors. If you could simply tuck a refrigerator under one arm and take it with you, there […]
It’s Time to Pull out the Grill!
Spring is finally attempting to arrive! The days are warmer and we are seeing more of the sun. After being cooped up for so long, I am noticing a boon of folks outside grilling. In fact, I went to the grocery store over the weekend with my own grilling in mind, only to find that […]
Fire Up the Grill!
Fire Up the Grill! It’s grilling season. Even the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends grilling (as well as broiling, poaching and roasting) as a good way to cook foods to avoid adding extra fat. Grilling is a healthy way to prepare meat without adding the fat of pan frying. However, potentially cancer-causing chemicals […]