Sometimes Food Mold Is OK – But When Is It Dangerous?
Food mold in some cases only needs to be washed away for the item to be safe to eat. This isn't the case for Items with high moisture content as they must be thrown out.
Food mold in some cases only needs to be washed away for the item to be safe to eat. This isn't the case for Items with high moisture content as they must be thrown out.
The same additive that makes white paint is used to make many foods whiter and more appealing to the eye. What's appalling is Titanium Dioxide doesn't get listed on the ingredient label even though it's classified as a possible carcinogen!
Don't throw out food just because it's past the date on the package. Most dry goods will last for years when stored properly.
Being a simple girl, not to mention frugal, I like serving dishes that are simple in design and serve more than one function -- like serving as food storage containers as well! Here are my favorites, including some unique options for lids.
Regardless of the reason your food is left to thaw to room temperature, the following tips will help you decide what to keep, what to cook, and what to throw away.
If you think you have food poisoning, here are some things you can do to get better faster, including what to look for in terms of food poisoning symptoms.
Chances are, you're probably buying local produce. But have you thought about doing some home canning of fruits & vegetables in order to make your food last all year long? Here are some tips for your first home canning project. It's easy, really!
One of the best things I did recently was to replace ALL of my old plastic food storage bowls & containers with glass ones. I chose 2 sets of Pyrex glass bowls with vent-top lids. i LOVE them!
Tupperware has some of the most practical kitchen containers and gadgets around! Not only are the classic bowls & lids sets rated among the best, but they now have state-of-the-art plastic and heat-resistant containers that will keep your food fresher even longer AND they go from fridge... to freezer... to microwave... to table. Here are my favorites!
Isn't it amazing how quickly bananas start bruising? It seems like they develop brown spots virtually minutes after you bring them home from the store! Here's what I do to make bananas last longer