I always clean and sanitize my counter-tops and cutting boards after I prepare raw meat, but I am reminded I should being doing it more often. One in six people become sick with food borne illness each year in the U.S. For some it is more than a day or two of diarrhea and vomiting. […]
How Much Energy Does Your Kitchen Use?
Kitchen Energy Usage For those of us with big gardens, August and September are the heart of canning and preserving season. My wife puts up dozens and dozens of jars of raspberry jam, pickles, pickled beets, and other assorted vegetables. We also freeze lots of veggies to enjoy the bounty of our garden during the […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Lots of Learning
Cooking Helps Children Learn Education Basics Math, science and reading skills are enhanced when children learn and practice how to weigh, measure, multiply, divide and follow recipe directions. Cooking is science, involving mixing acids and bases to create a chemical reaction, as in making pancakes or muffins. More Benefits in the Kitchen Cooking together provides […]
