How much food are you wasting in your home? According to the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA), it is estimated between 30 – 40% of the food grown, processed and transported is thrown away. Mostly food waste is from food spoiling before we are able to eat it. Or maybe after cooking and […]
Preparing Delicious and Safe Meals with Frozen Foods
Using frozen foods can be a great way to get a quick meal on the table. Correctly preparing frozen foods not only maximizes nutrition and flavor but also helps prevent foodborne illness. Unfortunately, it can be easy to overlook safe preparation when a frozen product already has grill marks on it and looks ready to just bite into! Keep frozen foods safe and delicious: Read the package to determine if the frozen product should be […]
Create Your Own Casserole
Leftovers anyone? With the holidays upon us we find ourselves with an abundance of leftovers and extra ingredients. What to do? Make a casserole! This changes up the flavor and reduces waste of those leftovers. It is also a quick and easy method of preparing a meal. History Where did the term casserole come from? […]