Food Safety Essentials

The holiday season is almost here. For many families, that means it’s nearly time to thaw the star of the show – the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey! A frozen bird needs several days to defrost properly. Improper thawing is one of the most common food safety mistakes made with poultry. [...]

  Understanding the shelf life of your leftovers is more than a matter of taste—it’s a matter of safety. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provide guidelines to help us avoid foodborne illnesses, and I’m here to break down those guidelines [...]

I know bacon is often the star of the breakfast plate. It’s the crispy, savory treat that can make any morning feel special. But as much as we’d all love for bacon to last forever, food safety must come first to keep our families healthy and happy. So, let’s fry [...]

Maybe you’ve slaved away in the kitchen layering that perfect blend of cheese, sauce, and noodles, or you’ve scored a hefty portion from your favorite Italian restaurant, there’s nothing quite like the comfort of a hearty slice of lasagna. But with great lasagna comes great responsibility—specifically, the responsibility of storing [...]