food safety
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Kitchen spring cleaning checklist: 7 kitchen tasks everyone forgets
Read Essay →: Kitchen spring cleaning checklist: 7 kitchen tasks everyone forgetsWith spring having sprung (and the words of Marie Kondo echoing in my head all these years later), I’ve been…
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How to tell if food is fresh: Tips for 7 of your top pantry staples
Read Essay →: How to tell if food is fresh: Tips for 7 of your top pantry staplesIt’s good to have some tricks for how tell if food is fresh and still good to eat — as…
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3 better, cleaner ways to store knives than a knife block. Because bacteria, yuck.
Read Essay →: 3 better, cleaner ways to store knives than a knife block. Because bacteria, yuck.I’ve been looking for ways to store knives safely in my kitchen that will replace my knife block, ever since…
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5 foods you should never wash, plus 3 you should. A few surprised us!
Read Essay →: 5 foods you should never wash, plus 3 you should. A few surprised us!The past few years of pandemic life have made us all a bit insane when it comes to washing things…
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The best allergy-free replacements for favorite Thanksgiving recipes
Read Essay →: The best allergy-free replacements for favorite Thanksgiving recipesFood allergies never take a holiday, and after last year’s smaller quarantine Thanksgiving, you may be trying to figure out…
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The best way to clean your kids’ lunch boxes in the age of Covid: It’s easier than you think.
Read Essay →: The best way to clean your kids’ lunch boxes in the age of Covid: It’s easier than you think.In the past, we’ve written about how to clean our kids lunch boxes safely, say if a banana gets left in…
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How long can food be left out in the summer before it spoils (and ruins the party)? Here’s a handy list.
Read Essay →: How long can food be left out in the summer before it spoils (and ruins the party)? Here’s a handy list.Summer’s here! That means I’m thinking about all of those picnics, beach parties, and backyard barbecues — and also food…
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Is it safe to eat in restaurants yet – especially with kids? Here’s what the experts say.
Read Essay →: Is it safe to eat in restaurants yet – especially with kids? Here’s what the experts say.Although I’ve ordered plenty of takeout over the last few months (support your local restaurants, y’all!), I haven’t eaten in…
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What’s the difference between “best by,” “use by,” and “sell by” on your food? You may be surprised by the answers.
Read Essay →: What’s the difference between “best by,” “use by,” and “sell by” on your food? You may be surprised by the answers.I can’t be the only one wondering, what’s with all these best buy / use by dates on my food?…
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Ordering food pick-up or delivery? Make sure you know these food safety tips. And then go for it!
Read Essay →: Ordering food pick-up or delivery? Make sure you know these food safety tips. And then go for it!Even though we’re fortunate to have plenty of food in our pantry and refrigerator, I want to do my part…