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Keep your kitchen squeaky clean and family healthy with these essential tips on hygiene, sanitation, and proper contamination prevention.
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How Long Does Chili Last in the Fridge?

How Long Does Chili Last in the Fridge?

Chili is a family favorite in many households. It’s hearty, it’s flavorful, and it’s incredibly versatile. Whether you prefer it meaty, bean-filled, or with a veggie twist, a good chili [...]
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How to Safely Defrost Beef at Home

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 home. While it may seem simple, there are some common [...]
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How Long Can Pork Chops Stay in the Fridge

  When it comes to pork chops, we’re talking about a versatile and popular cut of meat that graces many [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Chicken Thighs

Freezing is like pressing the pause button on food spoilage, but even in the sub-zero sanctuary of your freezer, chicken [...]

How to Safely Defrost Chicken

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 1 million cases of salmonella infection [...]

How to Defrost Pork

As The Food Safety Dad, I want to walk you through the right techniques for thawing pork – this article [...]

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How Long Does Cooked Bacon Last in the Fridge?

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 [...]

How To Defrost Lamb

Lamb is a flavorful and lean meat that can take your dinner from drab to fab. However, safely defrosting those frozen lamb chops or leg of lamb is an important first step. Mishandling frozen lamb during the thawing process can introduce bacteria leading to foodborne illness. As your resident Defrosting [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Ground Beef?

  Now, I’m sure many of you have found yourselves staring at a great deal on ground beef at the grocery store and thinking, “Jackpot! Time to stock up!” But once you get home, the question pops up: “How long can I keep this in the freezer before it turns [...]

How Long Do Tamales Last in the Fridge

From the masa to the filling and the all-important wrapping, each step is a testament to tradition and taste. But what happens after the fiesta when you find yourself with a fridge full of these delicious parcels? How long can you savor them before they turn from a treat into [...]
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