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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