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Cooking Meat The Safe Way

We're here to equip you with the know-how to ensure your meat isn't just mouth-watering but also impeccably safe. Dive into our resources for a comprehensive guide to cooking that tastes good and feels great.
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How Long Can You Freeze Chicken?

How Long Can You Freeze Chicken?

  Freezing is like hitting the pause button on your food’s shelf life, keeping those pesky bacteria at bay. But, just like your favorite TV show, you can’t pause forever. [...]
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How Long Can You Freeze Hot Dogs?

How Long Can You Freeze Hot Dogs?

ng out in the deep chill of my freezer without turning into a frosty mess? Freezing is a fantastic way to extend the shelf life of food, including hot dogs, [...]
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How Long Does Cooked Ground Beef Last in the Fridge?

Whether you’ve browned it up for taco Tuesday, shaped it into meatballs for spaghetti night, or prepared a hearty Bolognese [...]

A Complete Guide to Safely Storing Meats at Home

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), poultry alone accounts for the most deaths related to foodborne [...]

How Long Does Spam Last?

Oh, the good ol’ Spam—the meat in a can that has been baffling taste buds and raising eyebrows since 1937. [...]

How to Safely Defrost Venison

Venison is growing in popularity for its lean, high-protein qualities and savory flavor. But improper handling of raw venison can [...]

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How Long Is Rotisserie Chicken Good for in the Fridge?

  Understanding the shelf life of your leftovers is more than a matter of taste—it’s a matter of safety. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provide guidelines to help us avoid foodborne illnesses, and I’m here to break down those guidelines [...]

Can You Freeze Bacon?

  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 [...]

How to Quickly Defrost Chicken

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 [...]

How Long Can You Freeze Pork Chops?

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just someone who’s trying to avoid the takeout trap on busy nights, understanding how to safely freeze pork chops is essential. After all, we want our family meals to be memorable for the right reasons! Freezing is a fantastic way to preserve the freshness [...]
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