Safe Holiday Cooking Tips ($100 Best Buy Giveaway)
December 24, 2009 by Kailani
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This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to commentor #348: Deanna G!
With Christmas just about here and New Year’s right around the corner, you’re probably already cooking up a storm. After all, what’s the holidays without great food? There are certain recipes that make the holidays special. Many are passed down for generations and have become an indispensable part of the tradition. Mine is my famous Chocolate Trifle. What are yours?
Although cooking with the family is a fun holiday tradition, remember to be safe. Little hands are quick and unattended cooking is the number one cause of kitchen fires. Here are some tips to help you stay cooking safe:
- Keep things clean – Keeping a clean work area ensures that accidents don’t happen from clutter. Don’t underestimate how important it is to have room to move around safely. Clean hands and food contact surfaces are also important.
- Watch what’s going on – Keeping an eye on cooking is by far the easiest, least expensive and most effective way to protect your home. It’s easy to get distracted during the busy holidays, so be sure to stay aware of where your children are and what they are doing.
- Unplug appliances – Unplug any kitchen electrics or appliances when not in use. Accidental starts can be extremely dangerous and shocks may ensue if an appliance gets wet.
- Check cords – Look for signs of wear or damage to all cords as this could lead to shock or fire. Remember to remove the plug by reaching up and pulling it out of the socket rather than yanking on the cord.
- Separate foods- When cooking, be sure to avoid cross contamination between raw meat, poultry and seafood. Consider labeling cutting boards for each use and be sure to keep juices away from ready-to-eat foods.
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- Just mention in comments before midnight, Dec 31st what you’re famous for cooking during the holidays. That’s it!
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