Cooking Meat The Safe Way

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 [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

Venison is growing in popularity for its lean, high-protein qualities and savory flavor. But improper handling of raw venison can result in foodborne illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 48 million Americans get sick from contaminated foods annually, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 [...]