With the holidays fast approaching, parties being planned and family on the road arriving at any moment, now is the time to prepare. Women in Recovery, especially those with substance abuse histories must take heed. There are many avenues to take that will offer a wholesome holiday with all the bells & whistles, without the pain and suffering of alcohol abuse of yesteryear. A clean & sober holiday is a wonderful experience! Being cognitive of possibilities is Key. Yes, we all … [Read more...]
Diane Van – Turkey Hotline: Countdown to Thanksgiving: Safety Tips for ‘Cooking the Turkey’
November 23, 2010 by
FOOD SAFETY is Key to Celebrating a Successful Holiday November is the busiest month of the year for those of us on the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline. During the week of Thanksgiving, we get lots of questions about how to safely cook a turkey. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often. How can I tell when the turkey is done? Whether you roast, brine, deep fry or smoke your turkey, always use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the meat. You won’t … [Read more...]