Because few recipes include the instruction “Cook until XX temperature is reached” only 20% of cooks regularly use a food thermometer. Heat kills harmful organisms and the eyeball method for doneness is not the best approach. Roasts, steaks and chops should be cooked to 145 degrees F. Ground meat 160 F. Poultry 165 F. Leftovers … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. JAF Tea based in Sri Lanka, known for producing quality, hand-harvested teas since 1944, has introuced the brand into North America. JAF Tea produces a wide range of teas – black, … Read More
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Today the landscape has changed – almond, macadamia, cashew, coconut, hazelnut, hemp, rice, oat, banana, and the old standby soy milk. We even have a new acronym for this category – nondairy milk alternatives (NDMA). Why have you decided to buy a nondairy milk for your family? Many immediately would answer – because these alternative … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Bella Sun Luci has always been known for quality sun dried tomato products. The brand has taken the category a step further by introducing Plant Based Tomato Jerky. Both jerky snacks … Read More
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Whey protein is the most popular fitness protein and it contains high levels of a group of branched-chain essential amino acids (BCAAs) – leucine, isoleucine and valine. High intake of BCAAs may reduce your lifespan, negatively effect mood, and lead to weight gain. Researchers have shown that the protein found in foods is more effective … Read More
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As more people try plant-based eating, we need to look at alternative options carefully. Just because a food is labeled plant-based does not mean it is better for you than its traditional counterpart. Meat and dairy alternative categories are growing. Many are excellent choices, others may not be. It is up to you to check … Read More
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Most Americans get enough copper from food sources and deficiencies are rare. Though we need trace amounts of copper in the body for red blood cells, collagen, to make use of energy, for nerves to signal, to utilize iron, and to promote immunity, our knowledge about this important mineral is lacking. Copper is widely available … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Chum Fruit Bites, based in Ireland, made their debut into the US snack market in the fall of 2019. Chum is a 100% fruit-based snack that is naturally sweet and easy … Read More
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All parents of young athletes know the drill. When its your turn, you bring Honest Drinks, Rice Krispy Treats or small bags of Goldfish Crackers to your child’s soccer game as the post-game snack. Whether you love or hate the tradition, you participate because everyone else does, too. In a recent study, 3rd and 4th … Read More
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We enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. VEO Active Probiotics Surface Cleaner uses new ingredient technology to biodegrade dirt and grime microscopically, deep within the cracks and crevices of surfaces, offering up to 72 hours of protection. This … Read More
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