Listen "Safe Plates, Happy Gatherings!"
Episode Synopsis
Your favorite Health and Wellness friends are back. Listen in as Kaitlyn and Ginny discuss simple yet important ways to safely prepare food for large gatherings. What should be left out at room temperature? How long should I let this thaw? Should my out-of-state relatives bring food? What are the “must-have” tools for food prep? They have the answers, resources, and more on this week’s Thriving Together! Hosts Kaitlyn Peine, Community Health and Wellness Extension Agent Ginny Barnard, LiveWell of Douglas County Executive Director Douglas County Community Health and Wellness Web Page and Resources LiveWell of Douglas County Official Website Resources Leftovers and Food Safety Rapid Response Center Thawing and Preparing Turkey Safely - Rapid Response Center Web Page At-Home Safe Food Handling: It’s in Your Hands - PDF Food Safety Outdoors – Barbecue and Grilling Web Page FoodSafety.gov Website K-State Extension Food Safety U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Food Safety for Consumers Upcoming local Extension Food-Based programming: October 27 - Comfort Food Cooking Class Information and Registration October 29 - Cooking for 1 and 2! Tips, Tricks, and Tasty Recipes
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