Oct 05
October is National Apple Month. A recent study** on the consumption of apples led researchers to note: “We found that adults who eat apples and apple products have smaller waistlines that indicate less abdominal fat, lower blood pressure and a red (read full article)
dried fruit, fruit leather
Oct 04
Ground beef is particularly vulnerable to harboring the E. Coli pathogen. Ground beef, or hamburger meat, is not a single cut of beef. Indeed, per a recent New York Times article, ground beef is often; a) a mixture of different grades of meat from th (read full article)
food dehydrator, food safety, jerky
Sep 23
Shiitake happens. Celebrate national mushroom month by eating some mushrooms. Mushrooms typically have unique, nutty flavors, are low in calories and contain antioxidants. Try dehydrating shiitake mushrooms in a food dehydrator. Follow these steps:- (read full article)
dried vegetables
Sep 20
September is food safety month. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs offers these tips for practicing good food safety:- Repeatedly wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food. Clean any surf (read full article)
food safety, jerky
Sep 17
Hart Research and Public Opinion Strategies recently published the results of a nationwide survey and poll regarding food safety that was conducted June 29-July 3, 2009. The highlights of the poll found:- 91% of the people surveyed favor at least ann (read full article)
food safety, locavore, raw food diet