Food Safety for Community Suppers
Community suppers are gatherings where groups of people with common interests can socialize, network, celebrate or work while sharing a meal. These events are fun and productive but can quickly lead...
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Jun 15, 2014 | Food, Health, Holiday, Safe Handling
Community suppers are gatherings where groups of people with common interests can socialize, network, celebrate or work while sharing a meal. These events are fun and productive but can quickly lead...
Mar 5, 2014 | Food, Preservation
(Beets – Carrots – Onions – Sweet Potatoes – White Potatoes) Canning Beets Quantity: An average of 21 pounds (without tops) is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 13½ pounds is needed...
Sep 19, 2013 | Food, Starting Business
Starting a food business is a formidable task. Expensive research must be done to derive a suitable recipe for commercial production. This is followed by tests that have to consider shelf life as...
Nov 5, 2012 | Food, Preservation, Safe Handling
Food Quality & Safety Storage does not improve the quality of any food. The quality of a food will also not decrease significantly during storage as long as the food is stored properly and used...
Jun 20, 2012 | Food, Preservation
Safety of Frozen Meats Wholesome food stored constantly at 0 °F will always be safe. Only the quality suffers with lengthy freezer storage. Freezing preserves food for extended periods because it...
Apr 20, 2012 | Food, Preservation
Can food be re-canned if the lid does not seal? Canned food can safely be re-canned if the unsealed jar is discovered within 24 hours. To re-can, remove the lid and check the jar rim for tiny nicks....
Apr 20, 2012 | Food, Preservation
Preparing food ahead of time and freezing it can save time, add variety to your menu, offer quick meals for unexpected company and provide nutritious choices for busy days. When you are preparing a...
Mar 20, 2012 | Food, Preservation, Problems
Common Canning Problems & Remedies Problem Cause Prevention Canned Foods Loss of liquid from glass jars during processing This is not a sign of spoilage; do not open to replace liquid. However,...
Mar 20, 2012 | Food, Preservation
Pickled products truly add spice to meals and snacks. The skillful blending of spices, sugar and vinegar with fruits and vegetables creates a crisp, firm texture and a pungent, sweet-sour flavor....
Mar 5, 2012 | Food, Preservation
Pickled Corn Relish Ingredients: 10 cups fresh whole kernel corn (16 to 20 medium-size ears), or six 10-ounce packages of frozen corn 2½ cups diced sweet red peppers 2½ cups diced sweet green...
Aug 20, 2011 | Food, Preservation, Safe Handling
What Does pH Have to Do With Canning Foods? The acidity, or pH, of foods determines how they must be processed for canning. Acid foods such as fruits and pickles with a pH of 4.6 or lower may be...
Aug 8, 2011 | Food, Safe Handling
Las bacterias que causan enfermedades relacionadas con los alimentos son una parte de todos los seres vivos y se encuentran en todos los productos agrícolas. Estas bacterias dañinas no se pueden...
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