Cooking Meat The Safe Way

  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 [...]

Lets chew over a question that I’ve heard many expectant mothers ask: “Can you eat beef jerky while pregnant?” Now, I know cravings can be quite the roller coaster during pregnancy, and sometimes you just want that savory, chewy goodness of a piece of beef jerky. But as with everything [...]

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 [...]

As a dad, I know the struggle of juggling work, family, and the eternal question of, “What’s for dinner?” When you’ve got a busy schedule and a hungry family, sometimes you just need that chicken defrosted, like, yesterday, right? But let’s get serious for a moment. We all want to [...]