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How to Safely Defrost Duck at Home

How to Safely Defrost Duck at Home

Duck is a delicious and nutritious poultry option that can add variety to your dinner routine. However, improper handling of raw duck can lead to foodborne illness. According to the [...]
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How Long Do Cooked Hamburgers Last in the Fridge

How Long Do Cooked Hamburgers Last in the Fridge

Whether you’ve grilled up a feast for the family BBQ or cooked a cozy meal for one, you might find yourself with a few cooked patties left over. Now, the [...]
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Handling Ground Beef and Steak At Home

Beef is a beloved protein that graces the dinner tables of countless families. It’s versatile, packed with flavor, and when [...]

How to Safely Defrost Beef at Home

As your resident Food Safety Dad, I want to walk you through the safest methods for thawing frozen beef at [...]

How to Quickly Defrost Chicken

As a dad, I know the struggle of juggling work, family, and the eternal question of, “What’s for dinner?” When [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Chili

Whether you’re a fan of the classic beef and bean combo, or you like to get creative with turkey, veggies, [...]

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How to Safely Defrost Venison

Venison is growing in popularity for its lean, high-protein qualities and savory flavor. But improper handling of raw venison can result in foodborne illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 48 million Americans get sick from contaminated foods annually, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 [...]

How Long Does Spam Last?

Oh, the good ol’ Spam—the meat in a can that has been baffling taste buds and raising eyebrows since 1937. Whether you love it or you’re still on the fence about it, one thing’s for sure: Spam has been a shelf-stable staple in pantries around the world for generations. Now, [...]

Can You Freeze Chicken Salad?

Now, before you start tossing that leftover chicken salad from your picnic into the freezer, let’s peck through the layers of this delicious staple. Chicken salad is a beloved staple in many households. It’s versatile, easy to make, and generally healthy, depending on what you mix in. But when it [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Chili

Whether you’re a fan of the classic beef and bean combo, or you like to get creative with turkey, veggies, or even a quinoa blend, chili is a staple that warms the soul as much as it does the belly. Now, if you’re anything like me, you probably like to [...]
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