Personal Foul: Illegal Use of Hands Protect yourself and guests from illegal use of hands. A good host needs to be mindful of potential handoffs that could spell disaster for any party. Wash your hands before and after preparing foods–with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds. Keep your […]
Food Safety
Making Flavored Vinegar (9.340)
by D. Grubb, E. Shackelton, and M. Bunning* (1/21) Quick Facts… Flavored vinegar can enhance salads, marinades, and sauces and may be safely prepared at home. Carefully selected ingredients, clean utensils and containers, and good preparation practices help ensure the safety and quality of flavored vinegar. Store homemade flavored vinegar […]
Crockpot and Slow Cooker Food Safety
Important Slow Cooker Food Safety Tips… Do not lift the lid unnecessarily during the cooking cycle. Each time the lid is raised, the internal temperature drops 10 – 15 degrees. It takes approximately 20 minutes to recover the lost heat, which extends the required cooking time and increases the food […]
