Food Safety

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

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Beverages, Cooking Tips, Food Safety, Mixology, Mocktails, Pantry Staples, Seasonal Recipes
Alcohol Free, Beginner Friendly, Botanical Drinks, Classic Recipes, Cold Maceration, Drinking Vinegar, Fruit Preservation, Shrub Syrups

How to Make Non Alcoholic Shrub Syrups at Home | DIY Guide

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Cooking Tips, Food Safety, Food Storage, Gardening Tips, Ingredient Spotlight, Kitchen Hacks, Leftovers, Natural Beauty, Sustainability, Upcycled Cooking
Beginner Friendly, Budget Friendly, Buttermilk, Cheese Making, Milk, Plant Fertilizer

What to Do with Almost Expired Milk: 7 Clever Kitchen Tips

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Cooking Tips, Food Safety, Food Storage, Ingredient Spotlight, Kitchen Hacks, Sustainability
Beginner Friendly, Berries, Budget Friendly, Cleaning, Food Preservation, Food Storage, Fruit Storage, Mold Prevention
Fresh strawberries and blueberries drying on a towel after a vinegar wash to prevent mold growth.

Best Way to Store Fresh Berries Long Term to Prevent Mold

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Author - Marcy Hoover

Cake Decorating, Cakes, Entertaining, Food Safety, Gardening Tips, Recipe Inspirations
Baking Techniques, Beginner Friendly, Boho Style, Edible Flowers, Floral Cakes, Garnishes
A rustic sponge cake decorated with colorful edible pansies and violas on a wooden table.

7 Easy Simple Wildflower Cake Ideas & Safe Edible Blooms

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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
A close-up view of creamy sugar cookie fudge squares decorated with festive sprinkles on parchment paper.

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

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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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