Monthly Archives: June 2013

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American Flag Cake

I usually refer to these cakes as 4th of July cakes, because that’s when I make it every year, but they can be made for so many different occasions. These American flag cakes are not only festive for the 4th of July, but they work great for Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day or a […]

By | June 24th, 2013|Blog|

Internal Temperature

How do you tell when meat is done? What is the proper internal temperature of chicken? What is the proper internal temperature of pork? What is the proper internal temperature for a steak?

Using a meat thermometer is the most accurate way to tell if your chicken or other meat is done. There are […]

By | June 11th, 2013|Blog|

How Do You Read Eat By Date Tables?

Question:

How do you read your tables for OPENED products?
Are the times listed for opened products from the printed date or from the opening date?

Answer:

We’ve been getting several emails on this topic, so will try to explain our tables in a little more detail. The answer to both questions can depend […]

By | June 7th, 2013|FAQ, Uncategorized|

Food Contamination

Food contaminants are everywhere – in the air, in the water and in the ground. Food contaminants are defined as any substance that makes food unfit for consumption. Proper food handling can keep your foods from making you sick.

According to government estimates, one in six Americans becomes ill from eating contaminated […]

By | June 7th, 2013|Blog|

Snapware Airtight Food Containers

We recently tried out a few Snapware airtight food containers.

This is the Snapware 2.8 Cup Square Airtight Food Storage Container. It’s great for leftovers. Since storage is key to extending the shelf life of all foods, it really helps to have quality food storage containers on hand. You can seal leftovers […]

By | June 5th, 2013|Product Reviews|