More Expert Tips and Advice
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Testing Fish for Doneness
Use these tips to ensure that your fish is cooked to perfection every time. |
More Food Safety Tips
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Storing Fresh Berries
Keep blueberries and all your other favorite summer berries fresh as long as possible. |
Pack a Safe Picnic
Use these helpful tips to ensure the food you tote to a picnic stays safe to eat for hours. |
How to Freeze Herbs
Don't let fresh herbs go to waste. Use these tips to freeze leftover herbs to use later. |
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Food Storage Charts
Foods need to be stored in different ways to preserve them for long periods of time -- our charts describe the prop...
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Storage Chart for Home-Cooked Foods
Guidelines for refrigerating and freezing home-baked and home-cooked products.
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Storage Chart for Purchased Items
Plan ahead and you can have a food supply that won't spoil before you've had a chance to use it.
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Guide to Food Safety and Storage
These guidelines will help you get the best flavor and texture from the foods you store.
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Storing Breads or Doughs
Follow these tips to store bread properly.
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Storing Cooked Pasta
Some of our favorite tips on how to lengthen the life of your pasta and use it for other meals.
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Roasting Sweet Peppers
You can use roasted sweet peppers in a variety of ways -- follow these easy roasting directions.
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Foods Not to Freeze
These foods lose flavor, texture, or overall quality when frozen.
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Freezing Equipment
Before you freeze your canned creations, make sure you have the right equipment.
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Freezing Herbs
Freezing herbs is quick and easy. Learn which ones are great for freezing and how best to freeze them.
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Freezing Meats
Make your meat last longer than a couple of days.
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Freezing Soup
Cook up a big pot of soup and, if you're lucky, you'll have enough to freeze for another meal.
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General Freezing Steps
Follow these steps for perfectly frozen fruits and vegetables.
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Don't Cross-Contaminate
One of the most important ways to keep food safe is to avoid cross-contamination.
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How to Keep Picnic Food Safe
Food safety is especially important when eating outdoors, where food can spoil easily -- enjoy a worry-free picnic...
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How to Eliminate Bacteria in the Kitchen
Because you can't see, taste, or smell the bacteria that cause foodborne illness, cleanliness is essential.
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Keep Food at Safe Temperatures
Properly cooking food to a safe temperature destroys the harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses.
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How to Test Burgers & Roast for Doneness
Don't judge roasts or burgers by appearance. Use a meat thermometer.
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How to Tell if Fish is Done
Use these tips to ensure that your fish is cooked just right!
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How to Test Meat & Poultry for Doneness
How to tell if food is done -- both for food safety and personal preferences.
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Using Eggs Safely
Tasty egg dishes depend on eggs that are in top condition. Here are some egg-handling pointers.




