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1. Prevent Food-borne Illnesses
[FOOD&RECIPES]
Food safety is something that every cook needs to take seriously. With 81 million cases of food-borne sickness occurring every year in the United States , it's important to understand how food poisoning can be prevented. {relatedarticles} Thankfully, most people who get sick as a result of contaminated food recover quickly and without the... Read More
Food safety is something that every cook needs to take seriously. With 81 million cases of food-borne sickness occurring every year in the United States , it's important to understand how food poisoning can be prevented. {relatedarticles} Thankfully, most people who get sick as a result of contaminated food recover quickly and without the... Read More
2. The Art of the Marinade
[FOOD&RECIPES]
It's a sad fact that these days it has become almost essential to marinade most cuts of meat, unless you intend to casserole them. I'll go into why that is the case a bit later on, but for the time being let's just examine why we use marinades at all. Principally there are two reasons. One is to add flavor, and the other is to tenderize. Usually, we are trying to do both. It's worth bearing in mind that marinating is a cooking... Read More
It's a sad fact that these days it has become almost essential to marinade most cuts of meat, unless you intend to casserole them. I'll go into why that is the case a bit later on, but for the time being let's just examine why we use marinades at all. Principally there are two reasons. One is to add flavor, and the other is to tenderize. Usually, we are trying to do both. It's worth bearing in mind that marinating is a cooking... Read More
3. Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases
[FOOD&RECIPES]
Types of Bacteria Bacteria are all around us, in the air, water, ground, on our skin and in our bodies. They are classified in a variety of ways, but for our purpose we can categorize them in a more basic way. Harmless bacteria - Most bacteria fall into this category. They are neither help us nor are harmful to us. These bacteria have a specific purpose, but are not a concerning to us in terms of food safety. ... Read More
Types of Bacteria Bacteria are all around us, in the air, water, ground, on our skin and in our bodies. They are classified in a variety of ways, but for our purpose we can categorize them in a more basic way. Harmless bacteria - Most bacteria fall into this category. They are neither help us nor are harmful to us. These bacteria have a specific purpose, but are not a concerning to us in terms of food safety. ... Read More
4. Prepping & Cleaning Fruits and Veggies
[FOOD&RECIPES]
If your diet includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, you are on the road to good health. If you have a hectic schedule-and who doesn't?-you may be tempted to cut corners when preparing foods. You also may not always remember that "fresh" or "organic" doesn't necessarily equal "clean." If you are not cleaning fruits and veggies properly, you may be inviting trouble into your home. The Importance of Cleaning... Read More
If your diet includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, you are on the road to good health. If you have a hectic schedule-and who doesn't?-you may be tempted to cut corners when preparing foods. You also may not always remember that "fresh" or "organic" doesn't necessarily equal "clean." If you are not cleaning fruits and veggies properly, you may be inviting trouble into your home. The Importance of Cleaning... Read More
5. Your Home's Germ Hotspots
[MOMS]
Is your finger on the pulse of places in your home where germs love to lurk? You don't have to be a complete neat freak in order to keep your family healthy -- just be aware of where everyone puts their hands. A good rule of thumb when cleaning is to give a hand to those areas that see a lot of hands -- doorknobs, light switches, keyboards, telephones, remote controls, faucets, toilet handles and the like. {relatedarticles}Other hot... Read More
Is your finger on the pulse of places in your home where germs love to lurk? You don't have to be a complete neat freak in order to keep your family healthy -- just be aware of where everyone puts their hands. A good rule of thumb when cleaning is to give a hand to those areas that see a lot of hands -- doorknobs, light switches, keyboards, telephones, remote controls, faucets, toilet handles and the like. {relatedarticles}Other hot... Read More
6. Is Your Recipe Safe?
[FOOD&RECIPES]
Sure, it tastes great and earns rave reviews from everyone sitting at the dinner table. But is your favorite recipe also a safe one? To prevent serving up foodborne illness at the dinner table, follow this helpful checklist when preparing a meal: {relatedarticles} Marinating --I am marinating in a covered container in the refrigerator. Uncooked meat, poultry or fish in a marinade is perishable. --I am... Read More
Sure, it tastes great and earns rave reviews from everyone sitting at the dinner table. But is your favorite recipe also a safe one? To prevent serving up foodborne illness at the dinner table, follow this helpful checklist when preparing a meal: {relatedarticles} Marinating --I am marinating in a covered container in the refrigerator. Uncooked meat, poultry or fish in a marinade is perishable. --I am... Read More
