Food Safety

Guidance and practices to ensure food is prepared, stored, and consumed without posing health risks.

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Candy and Confectionery, Cookies, Cooking Tips, Food Safety, Holiday Cooking
Beginner Friendly, Chocolate, Christmas, Fudge, Heat Treated Flour, Holiday Recipes, Quick and Easy, Snacks
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Easy Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipes: Safe and Creamy Treats

Table of Contents Welcome to the art of confectionery where ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Beverages, Cooking Tips, Food Safety, Ingredient Spotlight, Kitchen Hacks, Leftovers, Mocktails, Poultry Cooking, Sustainability, Upcycled Cooking
Brining, Budget Friendly, Chicken, Cleaning, Electrolytes, Hydration, Ingredient Substitutions, Marinades, Mocktails, Pickles, Pork, Probiotics
A jar of green dill pickle juice next to fresh chicken and herbs on a wooden board.

What to Do with Leftover Pickle Juice: Brining & More

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Cooking Tips, Fermentation, Food Safety, Food Storage, Healthy Cooking, Vegan Cooking, Vegetarian Cooking
Beginner Friendly, Carrots, Food Preservation, Healthy Snacks, Lacto fermentation, Pickles, Probiotics, Sauerkraut, Vegetables, Zero Waste

Crunchy & Tart: Beginner Guide to Fermenting Vegetables

Table of Contents There is nothing quite like the electric ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Cooking Tips, Entertaining, Flavor Pairings, Food Safety, Healthy Cooking, Meal Prep, Recipe Inspirations, Seasonal Recipes
Appetizers, Beginner Friendly, Cocktails, Fruit, Herbs, Outdoor Dining, Snacks, Spring, Vegetables

Fresh Spring Party Food Ideas for Adults: Easy & Elegant

Table of Contents Welcome to the season of renewal, where ... Read more

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Cooking Tips, Food Safety, Food Storage, Kitchen Hacks, Leftovers, Pantry Staples, Recipe Inspirations, Sustainability
Beginner Friendly, Budget Friendly, Food Preservation, Food Storage, Freezing, Tomato Paste, Umami, Zero Waste

What to Do with Leftover Tomato Paste: Instant Flavor Bombs

Table of Contents We have all been there, staring at ... Read more