Today is December 25, 2024 / /
Today is December 25, 2024 / /
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 »
Best-by Dates According to the USDA, the best-by date indicates when a food product will have the best flavor or quality. “Best-by dates are recommendations for enjoying the food product when quality is at its peak, meaning the flavor and texture will be optimal when consumed within and by these dates,” says Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, Continue Reading »
HOW TO DEFROST CHICKEN IN THE FRIDGE This method is the most highly recommended. Chicken typically takes a full day to thaw. Once thawed, the poultry can remain in the refrigerator for a day or two before cooking. IN COLD WATER This should take two to three hours. Submerge your sealed chicken in a pot Continue Reading »
Eggs are one of the best foods to keep in the refrigerator for convenient meals and snacks, thanks to their versatility and affordable price. Even so, sometimes you find yourself with more eggs than you can eat before the date on the carton. Do you toss them out? You don’t have to. Read on to Continue Reading »
Chili Peppers Red hot, orange, or green peppers contain a compound called capsaicin that gives them their kick. When peppers are heated, especially the ultra-hot varieties, the capsaicin vaporizes into the microwave’s enclosed air. Opening the microwave door exposes you to fumes that can irritate and burn your lungs, throat, eyes, and nose. How to Continue Reading »
You can count on these products to last for at least two years in your cool, dry pantry. Gravy, dry or canned Honey Low-acid canned items (meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes, spinach) will be safe to eat well past the ‘use-by’ or ‘best by’ date as long as Continue Reading »
Foods That Will Keep for a Year These are the shelf-stable items that will last at least a year in your pantry. Applesauce Boullion Beans, dried (They will last longer than a year, but you might need to increase the cooking time since they get harder with age.) Brown rice Cake mix Chia seeds Cocoa Coffee, instant Continue Reading »
Ask the USDA: Are Dented Cans Dangerous? When we look for food safety information, going to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for verification is a great source. The USDA suggests the following steps to determine if a dented can is safe or dangerous: Keep and use: A can with a small dent that is in Continue Reading »
How Long Can Coleslaw Sit Out? The USDA, the government agency that oversees food safety rules, says that prepared foods like coleslaw can be left out at room temperature for up to two hours. After two hours, harmful bacteria can start to grow. Even if the coleslaw was stored in the refrigerator prior to serving, Continue Reading »
How Long Can Potato Salad Sit Out? When you learn about food safety, one of the first topics covered is the “Danger Zone.” According to the USDA, the government agency that oversees food safety rules, the danger zone is between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the temperature range that fosters bacterial growth. Cooking Continue Reading »
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