Tag Archives: food safety
Sharpening Your Food Safety Skills for Summer
Summer time means eating lots of meals in unusual places. We take picnics, we go hiking. We throw potlucks, we go camping. This is one of the reasons that food safety is such a hot summer topic. When we step … Continue reading
8 Tips for a Perfect July 4th Picnic
July 4th is just around the corner and there is no better way to celebrate this fun holiday than by gathering together your family and friends for an afternoon picnic. The laid back atmosphere and family friendly venue of an … Continue reading
Giving Out Gold Stars for Food Safety
In Kindergarten, many teachers use simple rewards like giving out gold stars as a way to reward and acknowledge when students do the right thing or do a good job. This month, if we were giving out gold stars for … Continue reading
6 Food Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Food is one of the most important and memorable parts of many holiday traditions. The smell of a favorite dish can instantly bring back cherished childhood memories. While every cook wants to create a memorable meal, we all want it … Continue reading
Arizona Leafy Greens Week Marks Start of Bountiful Season
Celebration highlighted with Governor proclamation, local grocery partnership In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed Nov. 11-17 Arizona Leafy Greens Week. The week officially kicks off Arizona’s leafy greens season, … Continue reading