Food for Thought

The temperatures outside may be in the 30s and 40s, but anyone cooking a Thanksgiving turkey needs to think about 165 degrees. That’s the minimum temperature the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends the turkey reach to prevent foodborne illness and to destroy bacteria. The temperature should be checked …

Crisp mornings, cozy sweaters and a craving for comfort foods are all sure signs that autumn is in the air. No fall menu is complete without hearty, homestyle dishes that evoke feelings of well-being and warmth, and there’s no better way to capture the flavors of fall than with the …

Americans waste an estimated 40 percent of the food they buy. In fact, the average person wastes an estimated 25 pounds of food every month, and dairy products are thrown out more than any other foods, even produce. Learning kitchen tricks and strategies to store dairy products properly can help …

With fall comes the promise of delicious fall desserts, especially pumpkin and apple pies. We all love pie, of course, but just in case you’re getting sick of the same old recipe, here’s a few new (and delicious!) ways to get your pumpkin and apple fix. Fall in Love Fall is …