by Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Jul 5, 2021 | Party!, Tips + Tricks
Summer’s here! That means I’m thinking about all of those picnics, beach parties, and backyard barbecues — and also food safety. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from food borne diseases each year in the United...
by Kate Etue | Sep 18, 2020 | Back to School, Tips + Tricks
In the past, we’ve written about how to clean our kids lunch boxes safely, say if a banana gets left in there over the weekend or a container of spaghetti somehow gets tossed back in without a lid. But this year, we have the fun (i.e. not at all fun) added layer...
by Kate Etue | Jul 24, 2020 | Columns, Tips + Tricks
Although I’ve ordered plenty of takeout over the last few months (support your local restaurants, y’all!), I haven’t eaten in a restaurant since February. I know I’m not alone. But recently, there’s been a huge surge in interest about...
by Kate Etue | Mar 26, 2020 | Tips + Tricks
I can’t be the only one wondering, what’s with all these best buy / use by dates on my food? What’s the difference? Are these dates really legit or just suggestions? I mean, these days, we’re all so focused on food waste and making sure...
by Kristen Chase | Mar 17, 2020 | Tips + Tricks
Even though we’re fortunate to have plenty of food in our pantry and refrigerator, I want to do my part to support our local restaurants, many of whom are still offering pick-up or delivery options. As someone who’s married to a hospitality professional,...
