Carte Blanche http://www.carteblanchecaterers.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:45:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Food Safety http://www.carteblanchecaterers.com/hello-world/ http://www.carteblanchecaterers.com/hello-world/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:31:56 +0000 admin http://www.carteblanchecaterers.com/?p=1

Welcome to my blog and our first posting! Ive chosen food safety because I think it’s important (obviously) and because I think it’s a topic that is undervalued and often, overlooked. At Carte Blanche, we not only provide our clients with mouth-watering food, but also with the peace of mind that comes with using a top notch caterer, certified and safe!

Here are some safety tips for you to implement in your own kitchen:

  • Shop at a reputable store or food provider; buy fresh foods, canned foods free from dents and produce free from bruises or insect damage.
  • Store food promptly; wrap well.
  • Use leftovers in a day or two, or freeze them for later use.
  • Discard foods that have expired use-by dates.
  • Resist the temptation to sample raw foods, such as tasting cookie dough.
  • Wash utensils before re-using them. Same goes for cutting boards.
  • Choose a meat thermometer and use it regularly.
  • Keep the kitchen clean – make sanitizing your kitchen a habit. Mix one tablespoon of unscented laundry bleach with one gallon of warm water; use rubber gloves and a clean cloth to sanitize kitchen surfaces and cutting boards. Commercial kitchen cleaning products also can be purchased. Store sanitizing mixture out of children’s reach.
  • Wash–or replace–kitchen sponge often. Wash dishcloths in hot water with bleach.
  • Keep pets out of the kitchen and/or away from food preparation areas.
  • Are you feeling ill? Let someone else do the cooking.
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