How to Reheat Leftover Steak-- Advice from Experts

SteakIn an upscale restaurant, my husband ordered a prime steak that was about the size of a full-grown cow.  Of course, he couldn't eat it all in one sitting, so he brought it home and labeled it "leftovers." He was looking forward to having 2 great meals for the price of one.  The next evening, he challenged me to warm up the remaining steak, duplicating the delicious flavor and texture of the restaurant version.

Meet Joe Regenstein, a Super-Busy Scientist Juggling Several Hats Very Well

Dr. Joe RegensteinFood scientist, college professor, researcher, author, public speaker, editor, world-wide traveler--these sound like careers undertaken by several different people, but they all describe the accomplishments of  just one person--Dr. Joe Regenstein, who, we're proud to say, serves on  the  Shelf Life Advice Advisory Board  and has made countless contributions to this site.  We recently learned that he is the co-author of a book about GMOs, a hot topic these days.  Shelf Life Advice readers will, I believe, enjoy reading about a scholar who's unafraid to express his thoughts about controversial food science issues of the day.

How to Avoid Wasting Food at Home

[Editor’s note: At least 25% (perhaps as much as 40%) of all food that’s produced in the U.S. winds up being discarded. Dairy foods and produce are very often what’s thrown out because of their relatively short shelf life. Minimizing waste can help families cut their food budget. Therefore, Shelf Life Advice asked a member of its Advisory Board, Dr. Timothy Bowser, a food process engineer with expertise in waste management, to provide some tips on reducing waste in the home.  This site contains much additional  information on avoiding food waste, especially on ways to delay spoilage by properly storing and wrapping various edible products.]

What will global warming do to our food supply?

Global warming brings  many changes, which, in turn, brings many significant, unwanted alterations worldwide.  Does global warming concern you? Perhaps you worry about a catastrophic weather condition destroying your home or an insect bite infecting a family member.

FAQ about Pasta Sauce—How Long Dare I Keep the Open Jar?

Pasta SaucePasta sauce is perhaps the quintessential “How long will it keep?” product.  If you’re cooking for a small household—1-3 diners—you’re not likely to polish off a large jar at one meal, and it’s hard to find a small jar on store shelves. Therefore, you may regularly find yourself left with half a jar. But how soon are you going to want pasta again?  You put the remainder in your fridge, and, before you know it, ten days have passed. Now what?  Is it still good?  Would it be obvious if it weren't?  Can pasta sauce turn dangerous?  Probably not, you think. On the other hand, it probably won’t taste too good anymore, so maybe it should be tossed. But, then again, it would be a pity to waste a half jar.  And round and round you go.

Nibbling Our Way Around the IFT Food Expo

I'm collecting samples--of  WOWBUTTER--( which looks like peanut butter but isn't), of popped sorghum (which looks like popcorn, but  isn't), and of a pollipop look-alike that puns the message "We're suckers for colors."  Where am I?  Today is July 18th.  I'm attending the annual meeting (aka convention) of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).  

 

Shelf Life Advice Board Member Honored for Contributions to Food Science

Shelf Life Advice is thrilled to report that one of the scientists serving on  our Advisory Board--Dr. Catherine Cutter-- recently received an award for the  multiple facets of her distinguished career as a teacher, workshop leader, and researcher.

 

Four FAQs about cold-brew coffee, ceramic pans, climate change, and kidney cancer

Cold Bre Iced Coffe StarbucksFAQ#1: Is cold-brew  coffee really any better than other methods of making coffee?  Consumer Reports says it is. Cold-brew coffee makes sense on a certain level. Heat destroys some flavors, denatures proteins, and accelerates chemical reactions.

Tips on Keeping Your Summer Fruits Flavorful and Healthful

Fresh Fruit

Summertime encourages almost everyone to eat more fresh fruit.  After all, the variety seems infinite, the berries are at their best, the prices are inviting, and the fruits look scrumptious. In keeping with the season, ShelfLifeAdvice offers the following tips—from storage to handling to (of course) shelf life—to help you enjoy a fruitful summer. 

 
 

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