Food Safety Essentials

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 1 million cases of salmonella infection each year in the United States, with over 19,000 hospitalizations and 380 deaths. Chicken and turkey are common sources of salmonella contamination. As your resident Food Safety Dad, I want [...]

Freezing is like pressing the pause button on food spoilage, but even in the sub-zero sanctuary of your freezer, chicken thighs don’t last indefinitely. So, let’s unwrap the details of safely freezing chicken thighs, so you can protect your family from unwanted foodborne foes and ensure every chicken meal is [...]

  Let’s get one thing straight – bacon is one of those magical ingredients that can make almost any dish better. But no matter how much we love it, sometimes we just can’t finish all the bacon we have on hand before it goes bad. Fear not! Freezing is a [...]

  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 [...]