Freeze meat before slicing for easy-to-sear slices.

It can be challenging to slice stir-fry skinny or pho-friendly segments of fresh steak or pork. Freeze proteins for 15 minutes prior to cutting to give it enough texture to make cutting a cinch.

Freezer Mates® PLUS Stackable

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Freezing is hands down the best way to preserve food. It actually slows down the process that causes food to spoil. And our Freezer Mates® PLUS containers take it one step further with a design that makes it easy, compact and organized in your freezer. The Freezer Mates® PLUS Stackable Set features three containers in one: separate dishes that stack together to make it easy to grab, thaw and serve in a flash. Includes three 2¾-cup/675 mL containers and a seal. Trays snap together with only one seal to optimize freezer space. Thaw portions as you need them. Also features innovating PLUS stain guard technology to help prevent staining from soups, stews, and sauces.

Universal Series Knives Serrated and Utility Knife Set

$39.00

Reach for the right knife for the right task every time. Our Universal Series utility knives feature the highest-quality stainless steel blades. Each utility kitchen knife in this set features an ergonomic, non-slip handle, providing a steady firm grip for all size hands. The serrated utility knife is ideal for cutting through bread and tomatoes, while the utility knife is a perfect multi-purpose tool. The vibrant color-coded sheaths protect the blade on this 2-pc knife set for a lifetime of delicious meals.

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Fill another tray with coffee for full-powered cold brew.

Cold Brew Carafe

$39.00

Introducing our new cold brew coffee and tea carafe which uses a modern method for brewing, serving and storing delicious beverages at home (just like your local cafe_ but without the cost). Elegant and ergonomic, our cold brew coffee and tea carafe with lid, is also durable and practical. Featuring a transparent carafe container and stainless steel brewing mesh that is easy to drain and clean. Cold brewing creates a sweeter, smoother, less acidic cup of coffee or tea. Blend with ingredients like mint, mocha or chai. Give your morning routine a fresh new flavor with your very own cold brew coffee and tea carafe

TODAY'S TIP

Stop diluting your energy boost with standard ice cubes. Instead, freeze an ice cube tray filled with your favorite coffee blend so you can cool down your drink without watering down the taste.

Fresh n' Prue Ice Tray

$29.00

Make it fancy! Our BPA-free ice trays allow you to freeze fruit, edible flowers and herbs to create the prettiest party cubes ever. The clever ice cube trays with lids also multitask as a meal prep time saver. Each silicone ice cube tray safely freezes coffee, teas, fruit juices, and more to enhance the flavor of water, mocktails, and cocktails.

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Baking Tips for the Beginner

 

Are you looking to step up your game?  
I have some tips that every baker should practice!

1.    Don't rush baking 

 Rushing through a recipe will lead to a subpar result.  

Take your time read the recipe make sure you have everything.  

This way you will not measure incorrectly of forget something all together.

So slow down and prepare.

2.  Don't replace or change the order of ingredients 

 You will learn that substitutions will be helpful in the future.  For now it will be best that try not  to be creative just stick to the recipe.  Also don't change the order of the ingredients.  This changes the texture of your bake goods, this is oh so important.  

3.  Get an oven thermometer 

 Ever over is different there is gas or electric.  Some heat faster than others.  Some have hot spots.   All of the for mentioned can affect the quality of your bake goods.  So get to know your oven by            using an oven thermometer. Place it in the center and you will have the temp of that spot.  then                move it around until you gauge your oven's cool and hot spots.

4.  Keep the oven door close

  Baking relies on consistent environments.  Even excessive humidity can impact the result.  

 Excessively opening and  closing the oven door is the worst mistake you can make.  Doing this               before the right time causes the heat to escape.  Rely on your window and oven light.  The more            you bake the better you will be able to tell if something is done.

5.  Your Bakeware matters

 The pan is the most important part of baking second only to the batter or dough!  There are so             many option it is hard to choose wisely.  I recommend you invest in high quality non-stick                       bakeware.  Alternatives could be uneven in thickness, covered in unsafe coatings, which will                   defiantly effect your results.   Metal is the best way to go glass or ceramic pans will take longer to     heat up and the hold heat longer.  

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Food Safety at Home

4 Basic Steps for Food Safety

Each year millions of people get sick from food illnesses which can cause you to feel like you have the flu. Food illnesses can also cause serious health problems, even death. Follow these four steps to help keep you and your family safe.

1. Clean

Always wash your food, hands, counters, and cooking tools.

• Wash hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds. Do this before and after touching food.
• Wash your cutting boards, dishes, forks, spoons, knives, and counter tops with hot soapy water. Do this after working with each food item.
• Rinse fruits and veggies.
• Clean the lids on canned goods before opening.

2. Separate (Keep Apart)

Keep raw foods to themselves. Germs can spread from one food to another.

• Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs away from other foods. Do this in your shopping cart, bags, and fridge.
• Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods unless you bring them to a boil first.
• Use a special cutting board or plate for raw foods only.

3. Cook

Foods need to get hot and stay hot. Heat kills germs.

• Cook to safe temperatures:
  • Beef, Pork, Lamb 145 °F
  • Fish 145 °F
  • Ground Beef, Pork, Lamb 160 °F
  • Turkey, Chicken, Duck 165 °F
• Use a food thermometer to make sure that food is done. You can’t always tell by looking.

4. Chill

Put food in the fridge right away.

• 2-Hour Rule: Put foods in the fridge or freezer within 2 hours after cooking or buying from the store. Do this within 1 hour if it is 90 degrees or hotter outside.
• Never thaw food by simply taking it out of the fridge. Thaw food:
  • In the fridge
  • Under cold water
  • In the microwave
• Marinate foods in the fridge.

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Think you have a food illness?

Call your doctor and get medical care right away.

• Save the food package, can, or carton. Then report the problem.
• Call USDA at 1-888-674-6854 if you think the illness was caused by meat, poultry, or eggs.
• Call FDA at 1-866-300-4374 for all other foods.
• Call your local health department if you think you got sick from food you ate in a restaurant or other food seller.

Who is at risk?

Anyone can get sick from eating spoiled food. Some people are more likely to get sick from food illnesses.

• Pregnant women
• Older Adults
• People with certain health conditions like cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and kidney disease

Some foods are more risky for these people. Talk to your doctor or other health provider about which foods are safe for you to eat.

Other Resources

• FDA Food Safety Information for Consumers
• foodsafety.gov

Resources For You

• Food Facts for Consumers
• FoodSafety.gov
• Get Other FDA Publications for Women
• For Women Homepage
• FDAWomen on Twitter

PowerChef™ System

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Key Features and Benefits 

 Pull-cord cover is more efficient and easier to use than turn-handle food processors while still allowing you to avoid the use of electricity. 

 Adaptor ring enables use of the pull-cord cover with other Tupperware time savers such as the Chop ’N Prep Chef and Smooth Chopper. Additionally, the turn-handle whisk of the Whip ’N Prep Chef fits securely into PowerChef™ base

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  Three super-sharp, curved blades lift ingredients while chopping for thorough processing. 

 Paddle whisk attachment thoroughly mixes and emulsifies. 

 Large-capacity base accommodates large prep jobs, such as mixing batter for an entire cake. 

 Funnel with measurements swivels from closed to open gradually to allow for slow or quick addition of liquids while mixing and emulsifying. 

 Anti-skid ring keeps base stable on the countertop during processing. 

 Textured liquid fill-line is easily visible. Keep liquid contents below the fill-line to leave sufficient room for expansion. 

 Graduations are easily visible for at-a-glance measuring in both standard and metric formats.

 Airtight, liquid-tight seal keeps contents fresh inside base. 

 Hard plastic blade protector keeps blades sharp and helps prevent contact with hands. 

 Clear base allows you to view contents inside. 

 Pieces easily disassemble for cleaning. 

Suggested Uses 

 Blend omelets, smoothies, baby food, guacamole, salsa, tzatziki, hummus and other dips and spreads.

  Mix batters for pancakes and cakes, as well as mousses and other desserts. 

 Emulsify dressings, marinades, sauces and mayonnaise. 

 Chop vegetables, fruits and herbs for meal and dessert prep. 

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In season produce may taste better + cost less.

Summer in Michigan provides an abundance of colorful produce to choose from and tons of farmers markets to find your favorites.

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of to a well-balanced, nutrient dense diet. They are nature’s fast food and provide many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber for overall good health.

The goal is at least five-a-day for better health, choosing from a rainbow of delicious colors daily.

Best in Season

As far as the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables, if fresh is not an option at the time, frozen is the next best choice. Canned fruits and vegetables would be your third best option, but really, it is better to have them any way you can.

I would like to see you eating fruits and vegetables. Period.  But don’t forget,  if you are purchasing canned vegetables, try to get the “no salt added” variety for better health.

There are so many different kinds of produce that it is sometimes hard to keep track  of what is in season. Here is a list of fruits and vegetables that are in season this summer in Michigan:

1. Apples, July through October

Arugula, May through September

1. Asparagus, April through June
2. Beets, May through October
3. Blackberrries, July into August
4. Blueberries, July into August
5. Broccoli, June through October
6. Brussels sprouts, August through November
7. Cabbage, June through November
8. Cantaloupes, August and September
9. Carrots, May through November
10. Cauliflower, August through November
11. Celeriac/celery root, August through October
12. Celery, August through October
13. Cherries, June and July
14. Corn, mid-June through mid-August
15. Cucumbers, July through mid-October
16. Eggplant, July through mid-October
17. Garlic, August through November
18. Garlic scapes/green garlic, May and June
19. Grapes, August and September
20. Green beans, July through September
21. Greens (various), May through November
22. Herbs, various, May through October
23. Kale, June through November
24. Leeks, August through October
25. Lettuce (various), May through October
26. Melons, July through September
27. Onions, August through October
28. Peaches, July and August
29. Pears, August through October
30. Peas and pea pods, June through August
31. Peppers (sweet), June through September
32. Plums & pluots, July and August
33. Potatoes, July through November
34. Raspberries, June into August
35. Rhubarb, April through June
36. Spinach, May through October
37. Squash (summer), July through October
38. Strawberries, June and July
39. Tomatoes, July through October
40. Turnips, August through November
41. Watermelons, August through September
42. Zucchini, July through October
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 I love all produce – I could never pick just one. What are your favorite summer fruits and vegetables?

https://www.ahealthiermichigan.org/2019/07/17/pick-from-these-52-fruits-and-veggies-that-are-in-season-this-summer/

Top reasons why you should buy Tupperware products

Being associated with Tupperware over the past few years, the most common question that people ask me is "why should I buy a Tupperware product when there are seemingly good alternate options at the local supermarket at a cheaper price"...well, the answer is all too obvious. I am listing a few points below for you to read:

• Healthy - no compromise when it comes to your family: All Tupperware products are made from safe, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic materials; thus they do not release harmful chemicals to food or liquid contents. Materials & Additives used exceed US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) & Japan Polyolefin Hygienic Association standards. What it means is that you can use with peace of mind every time!
• Colour Safe: One can enjoy the attractiveness of Tupperware Products in fabulous trendy colors and be assured that colorants used are safe.
• Top quality and finish: All products have passed stringent tests and are built to last. Its design and smooth finishing make Tupperware products a delight to hold and use for any occasion. The high quality and standards are reflected in its typical single product mold costing over USD$100,000, a sum equivalent to 7 mid-sized cars!
  
• Innovative Design: Tupperware products are designed to inspire. Unlike ordinary plastic products, many Tupperware products have won worldwide awards such as Industrial Design Excellence Awards, Reddot Award, IF Seal Award and numerous others. Indeed, one can use Tupperware with pride!
• Microwave safe: Where Tupperware products are indicated for microwave used, Tupperware uses materials strictly meant for microwave use & adhere with the following bodies:
  USA -Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory (TSCA), Canada - Domestic Substances List (DSL), Europe - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS), Australia - Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS), Korea - Korean Existing Chemical List (KECL), Japan - Japanese Inventory (ENCS)
• Environment Friendly: Tupperware plays its role in saving Mother Earth from further pollution and degradation as its products are designed for long term use. On the other hand, plastic bags and bottles, Styrofoam containers and PET bottles are not made for repeated use, and thus adds to the mountain of garbage.

And last, but not the least:

BACKED BY TUPPERWARE LIFETIME WARRANTY!

Buying with confidence is assured with Tupperware products that are guaranteed against chipping, cracking or peeling under normal noncommercial use for the lifetime of the product. When a Tupperware product shows a defect in material or function, you may visit any Tupperware Business Center or call me for a free replacement.

So, a Tupperware product is not only healthier, safer, better in quality, has great design, and environment friendly, but it is also a more economical product to buy. You see, your product lasts you your lifetime :)

When people ask me "Why Tupperware", just 5 minutes is what it takes for them to become fans of the amazing world of Tupperware products!

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