With all the tin foil recipes out there, some people wonder if cooking with aluminum foil is safe. Aluminum foil is commonly used in the kitchen, whether to protect a pan or contain heat while baking. Amounts of aluminum are found in most pots and pans. You can even buy disposable aluminum foil cookware at […]
This guest post was contributed by FoodSafety.gov. Preparing for Thanksgiving can become hectic. Last week we tried to make your trip to the grocery store a little easier by explaining the labels you’ll find on turkeys for sale. Now that you have your bird, you’re probably thinking about putting your game face on, and getting […]
This guest post was contributed by FoodSafety.gov. You’re certain you’ve thought of everything to make this year’s Thanksgiving meal a flawless success. You’ve assigned your quarrelsome family members who passionately root for rival football teams to seats on opposite ends of the dinner table. You’re prepared to cook all of your guests’ favorite holiday dishes […]
These tips are from the Food Safe Families campaign —a collaboration on behalf of the Ad Council, USDA, CDC and FDA. Visit FoodSafety.gov to learn more. Even though it’s not an official holiday, Halloween is much beloved by children and adults alike. What could be more fun than trick-or-treating, apple bobbing, or costume parties? To […]
This guest post is courtesy of the Food Safe Families campaign —a collaboration on behalf of the Ad Council, USDA, CDC and FDA. For more information, you can check out FoodSafety.gov. It is FINALLY warming up! And warm weather means more time outside (yay!). While sunscreen may be your best friend for your skin, an […]
Hurricane Sandy is currently pummeling the East Cost of the United States, causing millions of dollars in damage and over 300,000 power outages as of Monday afternoon. Sandy will likely cause many more families to go without power before she runs out of steam. In the hours preceding such a potentially devastating storm, there are […]
