Consuming Thoughts by Fay Strickler Penn State Extension Home Economist For Berks Co. Many of us arc already thinking about the holidays. We want to get the house ready for friends and family members who will be visit ing. One area of concern to the cook will be the kitchen. Will it pass Aunt Mabel’s white glove inspection? More importantly, could it pass a food safety inspection? If not, these guidelines will get your kitchen in tip-top shape for the holidays. Start with the freezer. 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If so, it will not hold frozen meat and poultry at safe freezer temperatures 0 degrees F or be low. When you defrost the freezer, examine frozen items carefully and discard foods that have changed in appearance or texture. When returning food to the freezer check package dates and sort items so that you can use them within recommended storage times. Next, the refrigerator. If you have leftover meat and poultry dishes, use them as soon as possi- MORTON www. mortonbuildings.coim O © 199* Morton Buildings, Inc ble. These foods can be stored in the refrigerator from three to four days. Fresh meat and poultry should be used within one to three days. Also check the “scll-by” or “usc-by” date on mayonnaise, sal ad dressing and other foods which need refrigeration. Throw away outdated, moldy and obviously spoiled foods. To get rid of the odor that may linger from spoiled foods, wash the refrigerator with baking soda and water and put a box of baking soda in it to absorb odors. To store food safely in the freshly cleaned refrigerator be sure that the temperature is set at 40 degrees F or below to prevent most bacterial growth. Tightly cover all foods and use them within the recom mended storage time. Don’t over load the refrigerator. Cold air must be able to circulate to keep foods at optimal temperatures. Countertops, sinks, and utensils need extra care. 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A hard, non-potous cut ting board is better for preventing the spread of bacteria. Also, wash kitchen linen often and throw away old sponges. Kitchen appliances should work properly. Use the oven ther mometer to check the temperature in your conventional oven. Use a meat thermometer to cook meat and poultry to the proper internal temperatures. Poultry is thorough ly cooked at 180 F to 185 F; beef and other meats should reach 160 got mi y / —-j| CLOSED SUNDAYS, NEW YEAR, mNLjI EASTER MONDAY,ASCENSION DAY, WHIT MONDAY, OCT. 11, THANKSGIVING, mimm CHRISTMAS & December 2sth FISHER’S FURNITURE, INC. NEW AND USED FURNITURE USED COAL & WOOD HEATERS COUNTRY FURNITURE & ANTIQUES BUS. HRS. BOX 57 MON.-THURS. 8-5 1129 GEORGETOWN RD. FRI, 8-8, SAT. 8-12 BART, PA 17503 ED WV Contractors License IWV 007841 F. For questions about meat and poultry call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-800-535-4555. Check the microwave oven too. Stale food particles left in the mi crowave can interfere with cook ing time. To clean the microwave oven, place a mixture of lemon juice and water inside the oven and turn it on. The steam will con dense on the oven surface and make food much easier to remove. The lemon juice will absorb odors. “Alternative Household Clean ing Solutions” is available from our office, just send a self-ad dressed, stamped envelope to Saks County Cooperative Exten sion, Berks County Ag Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd., Lees poit, PA 19533-0520. h? Now Available Cookbook of the Lancaster County Farm Women Society #22 of Wonderful ied and True, f 3 For s ls°° tstage per Book <r Money Order to I A. Witmer ieorge St. i, PA 17551
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