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Can I Leave Eggs Out on the Counter?

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Can I Leave Eggs Out on the Counter?

Posted on March 12, 2024

Can I Leave Eggs Out on the Counter? We reached out to Eggland’s Best to settle the debate. Dave Holdsworth, the Vice President of Marketing at the company told us, “According to the USDA, eggs should not be left out of the refrigerator for more than two hours; one hour if the outside temperature is Continue Reading »

Can I Leave Butter On The Counter?

Posted on January 30, 2024

Can I Leave Butter On The Counter? It turns out that this concept is a little bit more complicated than a simple yes or no response because it’s more than just a question of safety. Even though, according to Tonja Engen, Land O’Lakes’ Culinary Content Specialist, “the USDA and FDA require that most dairy products Continue Reading »

Apple Caramel Crunch Balls (Diabetic Safe)

Posted on August 21, 2023

What You’ll Need 1/3 cup reduced fat peanut butter 1/4 cup light margarine 1/4 cup honey 2 cups wheat flakes cereal, coarsely crushed 1/3 cup dried apples, finely chopped 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 tablespoon sugar-free caramel syrup What to Do In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter, margarine, and honey. Cook and stir Continue Reading »

Is It Safe To Eat Gray Ground Beef?

Posted on June 22, 2023

Why Does Ground Beef Turn Gray? Fresh meat appears somewhat purple when you cut it. In fact, meat only turns red when a pigment within it called oxymyoglobin is exposed to oxygen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). So, while the outer layer of ground beef may be red (as you would expect), a Continue Reading »

How Long Does Raw Ground Beef Last in the Fridge?

Posted on June 19, 2023

How Long Does Cooked Ground Beef Last in the Fridge? Say you’ve cooked up a pound of ground beef for taco night, how long will that last you in the fridge? Like all leftovers, cooked meats will last in the refrigerator for three to four days, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. How to Freeze Ground Beef Continue Reading »

Bob’s Red Mill Organic Amaranth

Posted on January 17, 2023

USDA Organic Gluten FreeNon GMO Project VerifiedCirca | 6000 B.C. The Traditional Grain of MexicoA Staple Food of the Ancient AztecsGluten Free and a Source of Complete Protein.  Delicious As Hot Cereal.   In Baked Goods and Granola Certified Organic by QAI Reasons to Love Our Organic Amaranth:  Kosher Pareve  Dear Friends, At Bob’s Red Mill, Continue Reading »

The Best Way To Store Potatoes

Posted on January 12, 2023

How Long Do Potatoes Last at Room Temperature? When stored in a cool, dark place, (warmer than the fridge but colder than the average temperature of your kitchen) whole, uncooked potatoes can last up to two months. At room temperature, on the counter, for example, potatoes will last up to two weeks. Undoubtedly, the best way to Continue Reading »

What’s The Difference Between Cool Whip And Whipped Cream

Posted on December 22, 2022

What Is Cool Whip? How Is Cool Whip Made? Originally created in 1966, Cool Whip was dreamed up by William H. Mitchell, a chemist at General Mills (who is also credited with inventing Tang, Pop Rocks, and Jell-O). Since whipping cream takes some time and muscle power, this was billed as a schedule- and strength-saver Continue Reading »

Seven Things You Should Never Do With Aluminum Foil

Posted on December 14, 2022

1. Don’t use aluminum foil to bake cookies. When it comes to baking cookies, it’s best to reach for parchment paper over aluminum foil. That’s because aluminum is extremely conductive, meaning any part of the dough that makes direct contact with the foil will be exposed to much more concentrated heat than the rest of Continue Reading »

Does Apple Pie Need To Be Refrigerated

Posted on December 8, 2022

Does Apple Pie Need to Be Refrigerated? Well, it depends — a regular apple pie that just contains sugar will last up to two days at room temperature, but an apple pie that is made with custard or cream, or has egg in the filling, needs to be refrigerated in order to prevent foodborne illness. Continue Reading »