Books: Food for Thought

About the Sometimes Unsavory Sources of American Food
About the History of Foods
About Safe and Unsafe Foods
About Nutrition

Food Safety/Food Recalls

Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency
Ten Tips for Consumer Food Safety
“Is It Spoiled?” When in Doubt, Check It Out
Recent Recalls: Salmonella Threatens 100s of Products
How to Keep Recalled Foods off Store Shelves and Your Shelves
“Myth-information” about Food Safety: You’d Better Not Believe It
Serving Guests Safely
Certain Foods Making You Sick? You May Have Food Allergies!
Why You Need a Safe Cooking Temperature Chart and How to Get One Right Now
STOP! Don’t Rinse That Raw Chicken!
Sous Vide—A Better Way to Cook?
How To Keep Your Cooler Cool
It Says "Use By Tomorrow," But You Don't Have To

Produce: handling tips; recalls

Lettuce Recall in 23 States and D.C.
Leftover Fruit and Veggies? Dehydrate Them For Surprisingly Healthy Snacks!
Guide To The Proper Handling of Fresh Vegetables
Raw Sprouts: Nutritious and Dangerous

Seasonal Tips

How To Grill Safely
Tips on Keeping Your Summer Fruits Flavorful and Healthy
Tips on Three Summer Pleasures: Ice Cream, Grilled Entrées, and Food Festivals
Preserve the Taste of Summer by Canning—But Do It Safely
A Novel Method for Cooking a Turkey
New Year’s Resolutions For a Safer Kitchen
Crock Pot Cooking Tips for that Ideal Winter Dinner
Going Away for All or Part of the Winter?

Introducing Our Advisory Board Scientists

Scientist Travels to Tajikistan to Help Farmers
Joe Regenstein:
Dr. Karin Allen, a Food Scientist We’re Glad to Have Aboard Our Board

Tips About Genetically Engineered Foods

Will Genetically Engineered Salmon Be Coming to Your Dinner Table?
Is Genetically Engineered Food Safe?

Shelf Life Tips

From Purchase to Storage, Tips on Extending Shelf Life

Tips on Kitchen Equipment

Kitchen Safety: Bags, Bottles, and Beyond
Thermometers: Two Types Every Kitchen Should Have
Expert Advice on the Selection and Care of Cookware

Tips for Refrigerating Food

Six Tips for Extending the Shelf Life of Foods

Tips for Holidays

Halloween Treats Even Parents Will Love
Suggestions for Handling Your Child’s “Trick or Treat” Treasures
What NOT to Do With Thanksgiving Dinner
Everything You Need to Know about Cranberry Sauce
Kitchen Gifts that Really Work
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Without Cabbage Stink
Spring Celebrations: What’s on Your Menu?

Refrigerating Food and Refrigerator Care

Food Safety Facts
How To Clean The Refrigerator
How To Wrap Foods For Refrigeration
Proper Refrigeration Placement Of Raw Meat, Chicken, And Fish
Proper Handling Of Produce In The Crisper(s)
What Can and Can't Go In The Fridge Door
New Invention Detects Sour Milk
Power Outage? Here’s What to Do with All That Food in the Fridge

Freezing Food and Freezer Care

Freezers And Food Safety
Freezers And Nutrient Retention
Freezers And Freezer Burn
What You Can Freeze And What You Can't--Or Shouldn't
How To Freeze Foods: The Quicker The Better
How To Defrost Frozen Foods
Cooking Frozen Foods
Refreezing Frozen Foods
How Often Should You Defrost And Clean Your Freezer?
How To Defrost And Clean Your Freezer
How To Wrap Foods For The Freezer

Grocery Shopping Tips

To Purchase The Freshest Food Available
Grocery Shopping Strategies for Safe Shopping
Supermarket Bargains You can Find
Shopping for Chicken: Looking for Low Price, High Quality, or Humane Care?

Tips for Carry-along Lunches for Work and School

Food Safety and Carry-along Lunch
Shelf-Stable Food to Pack for Lunch
Simple Ways to Keep Traveling Food Cool
Thermoses to Keep Food Hot or Cold
Top Ten Tips for Packing School Lunches
Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold—Either Way, Here’s How to Keep Home-made School Lunches Safe and Tasty

Other Tips

The 10 Most Dangerous Foods To Consume While Driving
New Uses for Old Food: Try 'Em Out!
Tofu: Water Regularly, Consume Promptly
The Benefits of Slow, Mindful Eating
Eggies™ to the Rescue?
Are Your Kids Home Alone after School?
In Defense of Processed Food
What This Site Is All About and How to Navigate It
Food Preservation--Low-Tech Past, High-Tech Present and Future
 
 

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