Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Tips to enjoy safe holidays

Planning for some lovely holidays? I can’t forget that picnic when my son jimmy suffered from viral fever and tonsils. I took him to doctor and he advised not to go for picnic. Our all dreams for going to Malaysia shattered away in one moment and we all became sad but this time we didn’t repeated that mistake. Some of the tips I have mentioned below about how to make holidays safe ‘n funny:

As always, wash hands and work areas before preparing food.

Plan your menu with respect to safe food handling. Cook foods in plenty of time to thoroughly chill them in shallow containers in the refrigerator.

• Don't put the cooler in the car trunk; Carry it inside an air-conditioned car. At picnics, keep the cooler in the shade and keep the lid closed. Replenish the ice if it melts.

• Use a separate cooler for drinks so the one containing the food won't constantly be opened and closed.

• Pack raw meats, poultry, or seafood on the bottom of the cooler. This will reduce the risk of them dripping on other foods.

• Pack coolers until they are full. A full cooler will stay cold longer than one that is partially full.

• If you plan on getting takeout foods such as fried chicken, eat them within an hour of pick up.

• When taking food off the grill, don’t put the cooked items on the same platter which held the raw meat unless you have washed the platter in between uses.

I hope that following these tips you may plan a safe journey and enjoy each ‘n every moment of the picnic with your family.

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