
Behind The Line
Behind the Line shares real-world food safety insight, kitchen tools that actually work, and practical guidance for food service professionals and home cooks.
Taylor Waterproof Digital Food Thermometer – Calibratable
This Taylor Thermometer is an essential tool in my toolbox. It is fast, reliable, and can be calibrated. The price is right as well!

Quality Food Pans at a great price
I thought for sure the price was too good to be true! But not at all. They are NSF and quality.

Excellent Scale for recipe consistency
All good chefs know that weighing ingredients is easier for scaling recipes and consistent results. Great for measuring flour, sugar, water, or any other bulk ingredients.

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Allergens: Are you putting your business at risk?
Part 1 of a 3 part series Do you have an allergen safety program? If not your are putting your consumers and your business at risk. In this…
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Why independent restaurant owners should embrace 3rd party inspections.
Most if not all major restaurant chains participate in third party inspections on a regular basis. Why? Accountability of staff and desire to strive to be the best.…
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Susan Farace becomes CP-FS, Food Safety Audits added a service provided.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susan Farace, SMF Training & Consulting, 410-687-1015 Susan Farace Earns Certified Professional of Food Safety Distinction Essex, MD October 8,…
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What you need to know about Shell Eggs in food service.
EGGS! When I conduct my Food Manager trainings the subject of eggs comes up a lot! Here are the Maryland Regulations, from where to store them to what…
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Okay, maybe I am a little behind on this post. Since I am not the cook at Thanksgiving the cranberry sauce I am served normally comes from a…
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Large recall affecting many pre-made salads and other ready to eat products
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 3, 2013 – Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. of Beaverton, Oregon is voluntarily expanding its October 22, 2013 recall of refrigerated ready-to-eat products because they…
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