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I start each class with a review of  some CDC statistics.  Is it part of the ServSafe curriculum? No. Why do I do it?  One simple answer, I want my students to understand how easy it is to have a positive impact on the safety of the food they are serving and why personal hygiene

Can you take the online course and receive certification? Yes, you can. But… I received a phone call today from someone stating they only need to take the exam.  “That is fine, I can proctor your ServSafe® exam”,  I said.  Then I asked, “What jurisdiction are you planning on working and will you be needing your county

  Lets start with statistics.  According to the 2011 CDC estimates for domestically acquired illness, Norovirus is responsible for 58 % or 5.5 million cases a year.  See full report here. According to the CDC, “Outbreaks of norovirus illness have also occurred in restaurants, cruise ships, schools, banquet halls, summer camps, and even at family

Leftovers are the best! Don’t you agree? After all the wrapping paper has been cleaned up and the presents are being played with I love the thought of NOT cooking today.  Don’t get me wrong. I love to cook and make all the goodies that get the ooohhhs and aaaahhhhs. But simply going to the fridge

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If you have ever had an ‘upset stomach’ or diarrhea after a holiday gathering you may have picked up a little too much unwanted bacteria.   Here are some simple tips to keep everyone feeling jolly all holiday season. If you don’t own a stem thermometer, purchase one.  Most grocery stores carry them for $4-6 dollars. Wash

On November 21, 2012,  Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. of Mission, TX is recalled 840 cartons of 12/1 Dry Pints of Mexican cherry tomatoes in “Karol” brand boxes, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  The tomatoes were sold in SC and TX.  The tomatoes were also shipped to Capital City Fruit, Inc. of Norwalk,

That’s right – we are talking stuffing today. Everyone I know says that their mom makes the best stuffing.  I know I make mine just like my Mother did.  It is a very simple but compliments the traditional meal well.   Staled bread cubed, sage, thyme, parsley, marjoram,  salt and pepper, egg, celery and onion sauteed in butter

Focus Products Group International, LLC announces the following voluntary recall.  Consumers should immediately stop using the Cocoa Latte™ Hot Drink Maker and contact the Focus Products Call Center for instructions on how to return the product and receive a replacement. The machines were sold under the following makes and model numbers: West Bend 65032 Back