Arts: Cooking

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2013-05-24 Food Safety Issues - vacuum packaged fully cooked ham:

Hi Rita,    You didn't say how long you have had the ham or if it is still within it's "Best if used by" or "sell by" date.      If they are still within this time frame, chances are that the swelling

2013-05-24 Food Safety Issues - Is it mandatory for food service employees to wear an apron...:

Hi Michael,    I'm not aware of any food code rule that requires aprons to be worn while cooking. While aprons are generally worn while cooking to keep your clothing clean, it is not required by law to

2013-05-22 Spices & Seasonings - Garlic:

Well, there are a few things you can look out for, but in general there really shouldn't be that much variation in garlic heads you buy from a supermarket.  Different subspecies of garlic can have different

2013-05-22 Food Safety Issues - vacuum packed meat thawed:

Hi Robyn,    If the chicken has been defrosted in the refrigerator and it has only been defrosted 1-2 days it is safe to refreeze.      If it's over 2 days, I suggest you cook the chicken then refreeze

2013-05-21 Desserts - Eating cake mix / powder .:

Dear Tia,    While I am not a doctor and my answer should not be considered in any way to be based on a medical background, I will tell you what I believe when it comes to eating cake mixes, raw dough