food safety

Fried blooming onion-style petals on a wire rack with an air fryer basket, dipping sauce, and a digital food thermometer nearby

How to Reheat a Bloomin Onion: Oven and Air Fryer Tips

February 6, 2026June 12, 2026tingLeave a Comment

The best way to reheat a Bloomin Onion style fried onion is in an air fryer or oven so the coating can crisp again.

Fresh zucchini sliced into rounds and ribbons on a cutting board with a lemon wedge and vegetable brush

Can You Eat Raw Zucchini?

January 26, 2026June 13, 2026ting

Raw zucchini is edible when it is fresh, washed well, and not spoiled. It works best thinly sliced, shaved into ribbons, or grated into salads and slaws.

Steak being checked with an instant-read food thermometer

Is Medium-Rare Steak Safe?

January 19, 2026June 10, 2026ting

Medium rare steak is commonly cooked below the USDA home safety target for whole cuts. For home food safety, cook beef steaks to 145 degrees F and rest for 3 minutes.

Frozen chicken pieces sealed in a refrigerator-safe marinade bag beside a small cup of marinade

Can You Marinate Frozen Chicken?

January 16, 2026June 14, 2026ting

You can put frozen chicken in marinade only if it thaws in the refrigerator. Do not marinate chicken on the counter, and cook poultry to 165 F.

A jar of fermenting vegetables with a thin pale surface film above the brine

Kahm Yeast

January 13, 2026June 14, 2026ting

Kahm yeast is a pale surface film that can appear on fermented vegetables when oxygen reaches the brine surface. It is different from fuzzy mold.

Prepared horseradish jar stored in the refrigerator

Horseradish can go bad, and prepared horseradish also loses heat over time. Refrigerate opened jars, keep utensils clean, and discard horseradish with mold, off odor, slime, leaking packaging, or uncertain storage.

Burger Temperatures: A Guide to Safe Grilling Practices

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026ting

The article discusses the ideal internal temperatures for cooking burgers and provides a chart with cooking times for different levels of doneness. The recommended internal temperatures are as follows: medium rare (130 135°F), medium…

Fresh guacamole packed in a clear freezer-safe container with avocado halves, lime wedges, cilantro, and a spoon

Can You Freeze Guacamole?

January 11, 2026June 14, 2026tingLeave a Comment

You can freeze guacamole if it is fresh and safely handled. Press out air, use small freezer safe portions, thaw in the refrigerator, and expect some texture or color change.

Crispy sliced wor shu duck over vegetables with brown gravy, toasted sliced almonds, and steamed rice on a table

Wor Shu Duck: What It Is and How It Is Served

December 27, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Wor shu duck is a Chinese American pressed duck dish, usually cooked until tender, pressed, fried crisp, sliced, and served with gravy, vegetables, and almonds.

Hot dogs warming in a pan beside buns, mustard, and a food thermometer

Can You Eat Raw or Cold Hot Dogs?

December 22, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Most packaged hot dogs are fully cooked, but cold hot dogs are not always the safest choice. Reheat until steaming hot for higher risk eaters or uncertain handling.