Cooking Meat The Safe Way

  When it comes to food safety, ham is an interesting topic because it comes in many forms: there’s fresh ham, cured ham, and fully cooked ham, just to name a few. Each type can have different shelf lives when stored in the refrigerator. To keep things simple, we’re focusing [...]

  Freezing isn’t just a convenience; it’s a powerful tool in our food safety arsenal. When done right, it can preserve the quality of your food and prevent the growth of bacteria that cause foodborne illness. So, let’s talk turkey — ground turkey, to be exact — and how to [...]

Oh, the good ol’ Spam—the meat in a can that has been baffling taste buds and raising eyebrows since 1937. Whether you love it or you’re still on the fence about it, one thing’s for sure: Spam has been a shelf-stable staple in pantries around the world for generations. Now, [...]

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 [...]