Q: I have an Instant Pot Max with a canning feature. Setting up the pot requires entering your altitude. One app that I used says I live at 921 feet, but my landlady says I live at 928 feet. My question is: Which do I use?
If you celebrate Easter, coloring and hiding eggs can be a fun tradition you share with your family and friends. This article gives you some safety tips to keep the eggs safe to eat!
Nellie Oehler |
Mar 2023 |
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Q: I just moved into a new apartment and I was wondering how often I should be cleaning out my refrigerator and my freezer. I would like to know recommendations for the actual sanitation of the fridge and how often I should throw away old food. Thank you!
Q: I have a few questions regarding dehydrated foods: How long do freshly dehydrated vegetables last in a closed glass jar, or when vacuum sealed? I have been told vacuum sealing dehydrated produce makes them safe "indefinitely," ...
Q: Is it safe to store water in 2 Liter soda containers after cleaning? I think people get them mixed up with the gallon milk containers, which I know are not good for emergency water storage.
Q: I am aware that cooked poultry leftovers kept in the fridge should be consumed within three days. If I make a chicken noodle soup on the third day, for example, with the chicken simmering with stock and vegetables, will ...
Q: How long is too long to keep a turkey in the refrigerator? Is it better to leave it frozen until I’m ready to cook it? I am thinking of purchasing my turkey early to beat the rush at the grocery store. I have ...
Q: I know that I am allowed to sell fruit pies without a license under the home bakery license exemption, but I was not completely clear on if this includes pumpkin and pecan pies as well. Thank you!
Q: When looking for canning recipes for potatoes and pumpkins/squash, all recipes call for cubing and pressure canning. I want to puree my pumpkin and squash before canning. Can I do that? What is the difference between canning ...
Extra precautions must be taken when preparing food for people who are at a higher risk of becoming ill from foodborne illness. Those include the very young, the very old, pregnant women and the chronically ill.
