Food Safety Essentials

First things first, let’s talk about why proper thawing is crucial. Thawing a turkey the right way is critical to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. According to the USDA, bacteria can start to thrive in “the danger zone” between 40°F and 140°F (4°C and 60°C), and a frozen turkey [...]

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. [...]

Whether you’ve browned it up for taco Tuesday, shaped it into meatballs for spaghetti night, or prepared a hearty Bolognese sauce for a family feast, you might find yourself with leftovers. And nothing pains a food lover more than wasted leftovers, am I right? But, as we all know, with [...]

We’ve all been there, right? You cook up a big batch of sausages for the family barbecue, and even after everyone’s had their fill, there’s still a plateful of those savory links staring at you from the countertop. What do you do? If you’re like me, you don’t want to [...]