There are lots of expressions involving old wine, one of the most common implying that nothing ages better than a fine wine. Well, that may be true for the finest wines that are kept well sealed and cared for with proper storage over the years. What we’re talking about here is old wines, […]
Question:
Can canned goods be frozen?
Are frozen cans safe?
Answer:
As a general rule, canned goods should never be frozen. Although freezing extends the shelf life of most foods, canning already extends the shelf life of its contents as far as possible.
If a known perfectly fine canned good becomes accidentally frozen, it can […]
Question:
When making stock, should the lid be On or Off?
Answer:
The answer if Off.
When simmering bones or the internal organs of a
turkey in order to make some stock or a nice gravy, the
lid is best left off of the pan.
When simmering the internal […]
To brine or not to brine is a question that home cooks all over America ask themselves mid November. Some say the process is an absolute must and others reject the idea because it’s too messy or too salty.
Scientifically, it does make sense. You see, salt water that absorbs into protein […]
Properly defrosting a turkey is indeed a crucial first
step before cooking a turkey.
Cooking a frozen turkey, or even one that has been
partially defrosted, is never a good idea.
Cooking a frozen turkey does not make any sense.
Here’s what would happen: The oven would work
[…]
Canning is generally a very safe form of storing food for extended amounts of time. But, if not canned properly, canned goods can go very wrong. It’s generally rare these days, but botulism in cans is still a valid threat.
Luckily, it is fairly easy to spot a can that is suspect for […]
Question:
What is Cross Contamination?
Answer:
According to Webster, the definition of cross contamination is “an inadvertent transfer of bacteria or other contaminants from one surface, substance, etc., to another especially because of unsanitary handling procedures. With raw eggs, as with raw chickens, it is important to avoid cross contamination”. [1]
That “inadvertent […]