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Internal Temperature

How do you tell when meat is done? What is the proper internal temperature of chicken? What is the proper internal temperature of pork? What is the proper internal temperature for a steak?

Using a meat thermometer is the most accurate way to tell if your chicken or other meat is done. There are […]

By | June 11th, 2013|Blog|

Food Contamination

Food contaminants are everywhere – in the air, in the water and in the ground. Food contaminants are defined as any substance that makes food unfit for consumption. Proper food handling can keep your foods from making you sick.

According to government estimates, one in six Americans becomes ill from eating contaminated […]

By | June 7th, 2013|Blog|

Dipping Chocolate

Fancy chocolates are a always a hit for any occasion. Chocolate fountains are sure to entertain and impress, but since they take up a lot of storage space for very limited use we’re going to talk about making and using much smaller quantities of dipping chocolate. Chocolate dipped strawberries, among the top on […]

By | April 19th, 2013|Blog|

How Long To Boil Corn?

Question:

How long to boil corn? How do you make perfect corn on the cob?

Answer:

Never boil your corn for any longer than 10 minutes. The best way to boil corn is for less than a minute and then let it seep in the covered hot water for […]

By | April 2nd, 2013|Blog, FAQ|

Restaurant Coupons, promotions, deals, rewards and discounts!

We love to cook, but there are times when we just like to kick back and let someone else serve us – am I right? It’s so nice to enjoy a nice meal with no muss, no fuss and then go back home to a clean kitchen. But you need a restaurant coupon, […]

By | February 20th, 2013|Blog, Uncategorized|

New Uses For Old Tools

You may have wondered how to use a melon baller or how to use a cocktail shaker, there are some good youtube videos for that – but what if you seldom shake cocktails and still want to use a cocktail shaker? Do you have some old cooks tools sitting in your kitchen drawers […]

By | February 19th, 2013|Blog|

Sweet Treats for Valentines Day

All of these treats are sweet and can be made without expensive ingredients or exclusive tools. Sometimes a little tweak in the presentation is all it takes to make an old ingredient seem new. These treats are all easy to make, easy to give and easy to store. If only they were easy […]

By | February 10th, 2013|Blog|

Food Safety Tips

In an earlier blog post we talked about freezing, but we haven’t really talked about refrigerating… enter today’s blog…

Perishable foods, which include anything that you purchased from the refrigerator section of the grocery store plus any opened cans, open jars, open bottles, take-out food and leftover prepared foods all should be refrigerated within […]

By | January 18th, 2013|Blog|

Are Blueberries Good for You?

Blueberries, which last 7-10 days when stored in the refrigerator, are absolutely good for your health. In the US, the reason that blueberries rank as the second most popular berry (behind strawberries) is likely because of their health benefits.

To receive the optimal health benefits, we recommend eating your fresh blueberries raw […]

By | January 10th, 2013|Blog|

Top SuperFoods to Keep You Healthy and Fight Colds!

Feeling a bit under the weather? If so, you’re not alone – the Center for Disease Control stated that during the last week of December cases of influenza (the common Flu) rose by 60 percent.

To help you fight off a possible cold or even the flu, we have put together a […]

By | January 6th, 2013|Blog|

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