Cooking with Ellen

I am on a baking soda kick – I use it to unclog and maintain drains and sprinkle it in the kitchen trash can religiously anytime I smell something. So, as you might imagine, I have a box in my refrigerator. It really seems to help contain odors – something very necessary in our [...]

I often neglect to highlight food safety in my newsletter, but anyone who has gotten sick from food would agree with me that foodborne illnesses are NO FUN!
Here’s what the American Dietetic Association recommends:
“Summer outings or weekends at the beach are great opportunities for a picnic, but before you pack up, make sure you know [...]

October is football season (Congrats to my alma mater, the Mississippi State University Bulldogs for beating undefeated Vanderbilt this past Saturday, by the way!), and with football season come tailgates and picnics with friends. I found a helpful article on Web MD about 9 Food Poisoning Myths. I would strongly suggest that you read this [...]

Our soldiers fighting abroad help to keep us safe and sound. Why not show your appreciation to a soldier by sending him or her a tasty gift! Here are some recommendations from the United States Department of Agriculture for safe and delicious options to be sent oversees:

Most importantly, mail foods that are not perishable, can [...]

Leftovers are for most of us a sign of delightful foods we can enjoy again. Make sure your Thanksgiving meal doesn’t make you and your loved ones sick!
Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving:
- Turkey should be cooked to at least 170 degrees before being served.
- All foods meant to be chilled should be put into [...]