MGrandpa was always the main instigator of family picnics, and the kind of picnics he liked were very elaborate. They took a whole morning to prep, only to drive us to a parking lot and walk a few yards before rolling out the Tupperware parade. There were always potatoes, lentils, herbs and greens, and while …
Florida – If you’re hosting, going to a picnic or cooking outside this summer in Florida, it’s important to know how long food can be kept safely. The Food and Drug Administration offers tips on how long meat can stay before it’s placed on the grill, how to care for fresh fruit that can be …
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Virginia – If you’re hosting a picnic on July 4th or going to a weekend picnic in Northern Virginia or DC, it’s important to know how long the food can be kept safely. The Food and Drug Administration offers tips on how long meat can stay before it’s placed on the grill, how to care …
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Each year, one in six Americans develops a foodborne illness, and about 3,000 die from it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Picnics and parties where food lingers for hours are a common source, but heat waves and power outages are another threat that is growing silently. As global temperatures rise, …
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