Food Safety

Fermentation, Food Safety, Food Safety at Home

Understanding and Making Kimchi

July 25, 2019

What is kimchi? Kimchi is a flavorful, sour, salty mix of fermented vegetables and seasonings that plays an important role in Korean culture. There are more than 200 variations of kimchi; the types of ingredients and the preparation method have a profound impact on the taste. Napa cabbage, radishes, green […]

Fermentation, Food Safety, Food Safety at Home

Sourdough Starter Best Practices

July 25, 2019

Sourdough Starter Best Practices Sourdough bread can safely be made at home, following best practices to cultivate a healthy and viable sourdough starter, or culture. Maintaining a sourdough starter involves managing an ecosystem of microscopic yeast and bacteria. The key to ensuring a healthy sourdough starter is controlling the factors […]

Food Safety, Food Safety at Home, Preparation & Handling

Safe Handling and Preparation with Eggs

July 25, 2019

Homemade Eggnog Eggnog prepared with raw eggs can be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Prepare it safely by either using a pasteurized egg product or first heating the milk and eggs to 160°F as measured with a food thermometer. Don’t count on alcohol to make it safe. Once diluted, alcohol can no longer […]