Food Safety Essentials

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 big question on your mind might be: “How long can I keep these burgers in the fridge before they go [...]

  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 [...]

Chicken is one of the most versatile proteins out there, but it’s also one of the easiest to mishandle, potentially leading to foodborne illnesses. No worries, though! I’m here to guide you through the process of freezing chicken safely, so you can keep your meals delicious and your family healthy. [...]

As The Food Safety Dad, I want to walk you through the right techniques for thawing pork – this article is especially important as pork in particular is known to harbor these harmful bacteria. According to the CDC, pork was responsible for 10% of all foodborne disease outbreaks linked to [...]