food safety

Cooked sliced sausage packed in a shallow container beside a food thermometer and open refrigerator

How Long Is Cooked Sausage Good in the Fridge?

September 3, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Cooked sausage leftovers are best used within 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator when they were cooled promptly and kept at 40 degrees F or below.

Tamales warming in a steamer with a thermometer cue

Reheating Tamales

September 2, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Reheating tamales works best with steam or gentle covered heat. For leftovers, heat the center to 165 degrees F and do not repeatedly reheat the same batch.

Red and green grapes being rinsed under cool running water in a metal colander at a kitchen sink

How to Wash Grapes

September 2, 2025June 13, 2026ting

Wash grapes under cool running water right before eating or using them. Sort out damaged fruit, rub the clusters gently, drain well, and dry with a clean towel.

A takeout box beside a thermometer showing 165 degrees F for reheating leftovers

How Long Does Chinese Food Last in the Fridge?

September 1, 2025June 13, 2026ting

Most Chinese food leftovers last 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator if they were cooled promptly and stored at 40 degrees F or below. Reheat leftovers to 165 degrees F.

Microwave Safe Symbol: Discover its Importance and Meaning!

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025ting

The microwave safe symbol is a pictogram of a microwave with wavy lines underneath, indicating that a product is safe for use in a microwave oven. It is developed by the International Organization for…

Do Macarons Need to be Refrigerated: Tips and Recommendations

August 29, 2025ting

Macarons made with butter need to be refrigerated. There are two types of macaron filling: buttercream and ganache. Buttercream macarons need to be refrigerated, while ganache macarons do not. Buttercream macarons last over 14…

Raw chicken in freezer bags separated from cooked shredded chicken containers near a freezer and food thermometer

Can You Refreeze Chicken? Raw and Cooked Rules

August 29, 2025June 12, 2026ting

You can refreeze chicken if it was thawed safely in the refrigerator and stayed cold. Chicken thawed in cold water or the microwave should be cooked first.

Fresh corn ears, husks, kernels, and hands rinsing corn under running water before prep

Can You Eat Raw Corn? Safety, Best Uses, and Prep Tips

August 28, 2025June 11, 2026ting

Raw sweet corn can be eaten when it is fresh, clean, and handled safely. Wash it first, cut away damage, and cook it if freshness or storage is uncertain.