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Top 10 Foods That Cause Foodborne Illness

This top 10 list of foods, can bring foodborne illness to your dinner table real quick. Food poisoning often starts where the product originated, or along the journey, all the way to your dinner table. If you don't clean and cook the product properly you're also responsible.

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 foods with high moisture content; they must be thrown out. Here are the moldy foods that are safe to eat, and which ones are not.

Titanium Dioxide: A Paint & Food Additive That Makes Things White

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!

How Accurate Is The Use By Date On Dry Goods & Canned Foods?

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.

My Favorite Food Serving & Storage Plates, Bowls And Lids

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.

Power Outage? Here’s What To Cook Up Fast & What To Toss

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.

Food Poisoning Symptoms & Treatments

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.

Getting Fresh Produce Locally? Try Canning Your Fruits & Vegetables

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!

Why I Love Pyrex Glass Food Storage Bowls

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!

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