Prevent Food-borne Illnesses

Prevent Food-borne Illnesses

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Food safety is something that every cook needs to take seriously. With 81 million cases of food-borne sickness occurring every year in the United States, it’s important to understand how food poisoning can be prevented. Thankfully, most people who get sick as a result of contaminated food recover quickly and…

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Frugal Outdoor Cooking

Frugal Outdoor Cooking

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Firing up the grill is a great way to cook in the summer! Here are a few grilling tips and a couple of recipes, too. For great grilled burgers, form the patty gently. Smashing the meat forces out moisture. Sear both sides of the burger on both sides, then move…

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Low-Calorie Cocktails

Low-Calorie Cocktails

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When bellying up to the bar, pay attention to what goes into your mouth, and you might shed some of the unwanted bulk. Make the wise and attentive choice of drinks and accompanying snacks an ally in your battle of the bulge. Most importantly, alcohol makes you hungry. It lessens…

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The Newest Fast Food Offenders

The Newest Fast Food Offenders

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Fast food restaurants are great, aren’t they? You only need to drive through, throw some money at the people in the window and they happily throw grease, salt, and sugar back at you. We all know fast food joints are necessary evils. Everybody is short on time and they can…

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When to Say When: Is it Safe to Eat?

When to Say When: Is it Safe to Eat?

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“When in doubt, throw it out “ If that’s the extent of your knowledge when it comes to food safety, then it’s about time you get educated. With an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually, foodborne illness is something to take very seriously. The Centers for Disease Control and…

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Pack the Perfect Picnic

Pack the Perfect Picnic

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The warm, balmy days of summer are perfect for getting outside, engaging in your favorite activities and having a picnic in a nice shady spot. A picnic is a classic summertime outing, but the art of packing a great picnic seems to be getting lost in the shuffle of today’s…

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What’s in a Cup of Tea?

What’s in a Cup of Tea?

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Since ancient times tea has been considered a precious commodity and major influence on trade routes and expeditions. Tea is more than a delicious pick-me-up. Both green and black teas contain catechins. Although more concentrated in green tea, these catechins promote a healthy brain as they protect against a buildup…

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