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Jana Turner

U.S.

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returns 12/01/2009

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First of all, I LOVE to cook. I raised four kids and worked so quick and easy was very important. I can answer most any food/recipe question. Home style cooking is my favorite forum, but I also am knowledgable in sauces and some saute. Questions about food storage, food safety, quick and easy meals, cook ahead meals for freezing and hostess ideas are welcome here.

Experience in the area

I have over 30 years in the food and hospitality industry. I am a certified serve-safe manager. I have entered a few recipe contests and won grand prize in one. I write recipes for fun and love to share them.

Education/Credentials

Serv-Safe Managers Series Certification

What do you like about this subject?

I have always just loved cooking. I really started applying myself to learning more when I was 18 years old and served chicken that was really pink inside. It was so embarrassing. I wanted to serve meals that made my guests tastebuds pop with pleasure. It's been 27 years since that bad chicken moment and I think I've achieved my goals!

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I think my next step is to write a cookbook, I am really into low fat cooking these days and have written quite a few wonderful recipes based on the Weight Watchers points system.

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Recent Answers from Jana Turner

2009-10-30 can goods:

Hi Lo, Most canned goods don't have an expiration date. Some do however have a "best by" date. This is just the manufacturer telling you when they think the flavor will still be at its best. I checked

2009-10-07 Best Crock Pot?:

Hi CC, I think the best I've used in 30 years of cooking is Rival. I have the large oval and it is wonderful. Crock pots do get hot but that is to be expected. They slowly bring your food to a gentle

2009-09-24 cooking eggs:

Hi Danielle, No, butter and margarine will taste very close when used to cook eggs. When using cooking spray you'll want to re-apply it for each new batch of food and remember not to cook over too high

2009-09-03 Food storage:

Hi Patricia, I was always taught to store potatoes in a cool, dark, dry place. I think your fridge would have too much moisture. Darkness inhibits the growth of new sprouts. I have always had one drawer

2009-08-24 flakey crust:

Hi Vickie, What makes a crust flakey is having just right balance of moistness and using a good quality shortening. You need to not over mix the dough either. Brushing beaten egg whites on pastry is

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