food safety

Ask the Chef: Should I Store Avocado in Water?

Whether you're in the kitchen or enjoying the great outdoors, there are food safety principles that should never change. If food is not handled correctly, foodborne illness can be an unwelcome souvenir!

Going Camping? You'll Need These Tips to Ensure Food Safety

Spring is upon us, which means that temperatures are rising and we are itching to celebrate the warm weather. This spring, we want to reinforce the basics of food safety by educating our readers about the latest and safest Spring Food Safety Tips!

Are You Practicing Food Safety This Spring?

The USDA advice is to keep cooked food out no more than two hours. That means you can let the crowd go at it for awhile, but then wrap it up and put it in the refrigerator until they are ready for round two. Then you can easily microwave it and set it back out. Just make sure you put it away BEFORE the two-hour mark.

Ask the Chef: How Long Can You Leave Food Sitting Out?