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Food Safety at Home

Preparation & Handling


Food thermometer

Safe Cooking Temperatures


Screenshot from the video: Calbrating a Thermometer. There is a measuring cup, thermometer, water and ice on the table. The text on the picture reads: Gather: 1) Glass 2) Ice.

Calibrating a Thermometer


Woman washing potatoes in sink under water.

Guide to Washing Fresh Produce


Cooked Turkey on a cutting board.

Plan Ahead for Successful Holiday Meals


Kitchen Cleanse Checklist


Home kitchen with white cabinets and counter tops, stainless steel sink, utensils and small appliances visible.

Prepping Your Kitchen for the Holidays


Four various mixed cocktails on a countertop

Cocktails: Mix Them Safe


Black and white slow cooker on countertop

Crockpot and Slow Cooker Food Safety


Man holding green pasta up by a fork with olive oil on the side. Kale is beside the cutting board

Flavored Vinegars and Oils


Person pointing remote at TV with soccer game on. Beer and potato chips are visible on a table.

Game Day Food Safety


Salad greens being watered

Safe Food Facts for Community Gardens


Bowl of salad greens on wooden table.

Growing Container Safe Salad Greens


Spinach growing outdoors

Health Benefits and Safe Handling of Salad Greens


Tea on wood table with pretzels and dried oranges on the side.

Holiday Food Safety and Food Allergies


Cut cantaloupe, lengthwise, on a countertop

Keeping Food Safe: Cantaloupe


Green and red Chile peppers in a pile.

Keeping Food Safe: Chile Peppers


Three brown eggs in cardboard carton.

Home Produced Chicken Eggs


Plastic carton of eggs, colored brown and white, on wood surface.

Safe Handling and Preparation with Eggs


Videos: Cleaning Fruits


Videos: Cleaning Vegetables


Videos: Produce Preparation



Fermentation


Sourdough starter in jar on countertop.

Sourdough Starter Best Practices


Kimchi in small bowl.

Understanding and Making Kimchi


Kombucha fermenting in a jar with paper filter on top.

Understanding and Making Kombucha



Storage


Various shelf-stable foods on table top, including peanut butter, chicken broth, pasta, crushed red pepper and beans.

Food Storage for Safety and Quality


Green soft cooler outdoors with the words "keep cool" on the side.

How to Pack a Cooler


Banana in knit reusable shopping bag.

Reusable Grocery Bags and Avoiding Foodborne Illness


Grocery store isle full of produce.

Food Keeper App (Foodsafety.gov)


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Being physically active as a family is a great way to spend time together and promote healthy living. Visit the link in our bio to find ways to fit physical activity into your family's schedule.

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Smoothies are a go-to breakfast for many, especially as the weather warms up. Have you tried adding beans to your smoothie yet?? It may sound odd but trust us - it works! Boost the fiber, protein, and creaminess of your smoothie by adding beans. Try this Chocolate Banana Black Bean Smoothie and the Strawberry Banana White Bean Smoothie and let us know what you think. We'd love to see your photos, so please tag us!

Find the recipe for both these smoothies at Food Smart Colorado, link in bio.

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Smoothies are a go-to breakfast for many, especially as the weather warms up. Have you tried adding beans to your smoothie yet?? It may sound odd but trust us - it works! Boost the fiber, protein, and creaminess of your smoothie by adding beans. Try this Chocolate Banana Black Bean Smoothie and the Strawberry Banana White Bean Smoothie and let us know what you think. We'd love to see your photos, so please tag us! Find the recipe for both these smoothies at Food Smart Colorado, link in bio. Photo by PhD student @alegumeaday #FoodSmartColorado #CSUExtension #lovepulses #pulses #beans #smoothie #smoothies #legumes #Fiber #Protein #HealthyEating
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Rhubarb is one of the first garden offerings starting in early May! Learn all about Rhubarb, preservation methods, as well as a delicious rhubarb lemonade recipe by visiting the link in our bio. 

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Rhubarb is one of the first garden offerings starting in early May! Learn all about Rhubarb, preservation methods, as well as a delicious rhubarb lemonade recipe by visiting the link in our bio. #foodsmartcolorado #rhubarb #coloradoproduce #rhubarblemonade #nutrition #healthbenefits
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Spring is a wonderful time in Colorado. Visit the link in our bio to explore ideas and ways to re-energize your body and be active in the spring!

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Spring is a wonderful time in Colorado. Visit the link in our bio to explore ideas and ways to re-energize your body and be active in the spring! #foodsmartcolorado #spring #colorado #nature #active #biking #yoga #running #outdoors
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Learn what gluten is, how to bake without gluten, baking tips, and much more about gluten free baking by visiting the link that's in our bio!

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Learn what gluten is, how to bake without gluten, baking tips, and much more about gluten free baking by visiting the link that's in our bio! #foodsmartcolorado #baking #glutenfree #bakingtips #glutenfreebaking #bake
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