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Post by MarieAlice on Jun 9, 2003 5:25:21 GMT -6
Kitchen Safety Tips
Scrub your wood chopping block well after each use, and then wipe dry. Leaving water on it can lead to cracking. Also, every six months, wipe it with vegetable oil and leave overnight.
Always turn pot handles to the iside of the stove.
When you lift the lid of a cooking pot, open it outward to prevent a blast of steam from hitting your face.
Store your rice, pastas, and other grain products in the refrigerator to prevent infestation.
Do not use food from a can that is leaking, bulging, or severely dented.
Store nuts for baking in the refrigerator to keep them from going rancid.
Wash meat thermometers well with hot soapy water after each insertion into the meat you're testing.
Reheat leftovers until they reach 165F.
Use separate utensils when dealing with raw meat and other food.
Quickly discard marinade that was used for raw meat. You don't want someone dipping into the marinade after it's been used!
Always wash your hands,cutting board, counter-top, knives, etc after cutting up poultry.
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