by Anne Wolfe Postic | Jun 16, 2018 | Tips + Tricks
Anyone who can read a package of bacon knows there are three main ways to make bacon. You can cook bacon on the stovetop, in the oven, or in the microwave. Everyone has their favorite method, and we salute you! But if you’re looking for the safest ways for kids...
by Caroline Siegrist | Apr 17, 2018 | Tips + Tricks
Now that I’m officially freaked out about the germs on my dish sponge, I’ve started thinking about the cleanliness of my other kitchen items. And it isn’t great. A 2013 study found that things like blenders, sinks, and countertops are hotbeds for...
by Caroline Siegrist | Mar 7, 2018 | Tips + Tricks
We hope none of our readers lose power in the upcoming storm — or ever — but it’s always good to be prepared. This guide to which perishables to eat and which to toss after you’ve lost power can help. Related: Which frozen foods are safe to eat...
by Georgette Gilmore | Jan 24, 2018 | Tips + Tricks
The new, six-part food documentary series on Netflix, Rotten, focuses on the least appetizing part of the food industry: corruption and the inhumane treatment of animals. But as a mom to a teenage daughter with a severe peanut allergy, its episode titled The Peanut...
by Liz Gumbinner | Sep 9, 2017 | Tips + Tricks
With all the people being impacted by the awful series of Hurricanes, storms and other disasters right now, we know that one of the key concerns is keeping food safe that requires freezing or refrigeration, should you lose power. A full freezer will hold its...