Michael Sinclair Keep Food Safe When the Power Goes Out When the electricity stops, keep the refrigerator and freezer closed and note the time. Those two actions protect the cold air you already have and give you a starting point for food decisions later. ... Food Safety Meal Planning Nov 6, 2026
Michael Sinclair Thaw Frozen Food With a Plan for Dinner Choose the thawing method before you need the food, not when the pan is already hot. For perishable frozen food, the safe options are the refrigerator, cold water or a microwave, followed by the handl... Food Preparation Food Safety Nov 2, 2026
Michael Sinclair Food Allergies and Labels: Check the Package Every Time If you have a food allergy, check the current package label every time you buy and use a product. A familiar brand, a similar flavor or a previous purchase does not replace reading the ingredients in ... Food Labels Food Safety Oct 27, 2026
Michael Sinclair Plan a Packed Lunch for the Day You Actually Have A useful packed lunch fits the day between your kitchen and the moment you eat. Before choosing the food, check the journey, storage, reheating and time available. Then pack a meal you enjoy, in conta... Food Safety Meal Planning Packed Lunch Oct 23, 2026
Michael Sinclair Use the ELE Plate to Plan a Freezer-to-Dinner Meal EleCafe’s ELE Plate can make a freezer meal easier to plan: choose vegetables or fruit, a clear protein source, a suitable carbohydrate and the flavour that brings them together. Then decide which fro... ELE Plate Food Safety Meal Planning Oct 20, 2026
Michael Sinclair Cooking Dried Beans: Follow the Method, Especially for Kidney Beans Dried beans can be a practical kitchen staple, but the cooking method needs to match the bean. With dried red kidney beans in particular, soaking alone is not enough, and a slow cooker should not be t... Beans Cooking Food Safety Oct 15, 2026
Michael Sinclair Wash Produce, Not Raw Chicken: Two Different Kitchen Jobs Wash fresh produce under running water, but do not wash raw chicken before cooking. These are different kitchen tasks. For produce, follow the appropriate cleaning directions. For poultry, prevent raw... Food Preparation Food Safety Kitchen Hygiene Oct 13, 2026
Michael Sinclair Keep the Leftovers, Not the Guesswork: A Safer Fridge Routine Leftovers work best when storage is part of the meal, not an afterthought. Refrigerate perishable food promptly, divide large quantities into shallow containers, mark when it was cooked, and plan when... Food Safety Leftovers Meal Planning Oct 9, 2026
