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More on Frozen Foods

In last week’s column I wrote about freezing food and discussed what foods don’t freeze well. I’m going to continue with the topic of freezing, but this week, it’s foods that do well when frozen.The…

Freezing

Freezing can be a quick and easy way to extend the storage time of many foods. Freezing foods can help reduce food waste, save shopping time and money as well as preserving local foods when abundant.…

Refreezing Foods

In last week’s column, I shared that is it perfectly safe to refreeze better that had been frozen and defrosted. This led to questions about other foods that may have been frozen and thawed. In…

Freezing Basics

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve written frequently about avoiding food waste. I’ve touched on buying only what you’ll need, safe preparation and storage, and creative use of leftovers. Another…

Display of traditional thanksgiving foods including pecan pie, ham, and stuffing

Stay Well Over the Holiday with Safe Food Handling

BEFORE: It’s Thanksgiving morning and your frozen turkey is still a little frozen…don’t panic. You can finish thawing it by placing it in a sink full of cold (not hot) water. Leave the package sealed…