In January 2018, the site’s webmaster wrote a blog post concerning the ‘new’ EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with some clear EU links. GDPR goes into effect on May 25, 2018. The blog post is free for not only her clientele to read, but for anyone who likes to keep up with privacy policy and other matters any owner and/or webmaster of a website has to address. https://www.anphira.com/seo-marketing/gdpr-regulation-website-owners Another site I found is The Trust Bridge ‘across the pond’ which has a free GDPR Glossary of Terms which you can take a peek at if say you’re not sure what
Category: Food Safety
Are You Food SMART When it Comes to Attending Summertime Parties or Picnics?
Summertime parties or picnics can be wonderful social events, but they can also pose some potential health risks when it comes to unwanted food safety and/or potential food allergy, sensitivity, or intolerance situations. You need to be food SMART when it comes to attending any Summertime party or picnic. SMART stands for: S = Savvy about food safety / foodborne illness risk and/or potential food allergen, intolerance, or sensitivity reaction risk; M = Makes adequate plans to have alternative food choices available so that each member of the group attending the event will be able to have something they can safely
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December 2012 Potpourri: Food Safety App.; CeliacNow site; FODMAPs update
Food Safety App Holiday time is a busy time for everyone. It is easy to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season that one can lose track of time and/or could easily forget some critical aspects of proper food handling. Staying on top of food safety awareness can mean the difference between a Happy Holiday or running the risk of needless food poisoning that could have been avoided. (Photo of fresh, whole, skin-on, bone-in, unbrined, plain, raw 6.63 pound turkey breast ready for oven roasting shown prior to adding any herbs and/or spices, basting, etc.
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Food Safety in the Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy (Part 2 of 2)
Severe Storms and hurricanes have so many direct impacts on those in their path, including coping with potential power losses, flooding and more. We’ve gone through such power losses in the past and from experience understand how frustrating their consequences can be. Once you know you and your family are safe, and your home is safe to be in, then it may be time to address the challenge of dealing with throwing out food which has spoiled and cleaning out previously cold food storage devices where unpleasant odors can linger. In Part 1 of 2 of this blog series, we
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Food Safety in the Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy (Part 1 of 2)
When a severe storm of the magnitude of Superstorm Sandy is predicted, one can’t stress enough that you need a plan of action to keep food safe, which starts before, is maintained during, and continues on after the storm has hit your area. Unfortunately, it can be very trying to have to clean up after a severe storm has caused problems in your area when it comes to coping with power outages, flooding, and more. Hopefully you have already downloaded A Consumer’s Guide to Food Safety Severe Storms and Hurricanes from USDA’s FSIS (Food Safety Information Service) and/or the version Keeping Food Safe
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Emergency Storm Apps & Checklists for Food & Other Supplies (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 of 2 in this series, we mentioned some sites to check for emergency information for storm preparedness, including for downloading apps to a smart phone, and some water and food considerations to stock in advance of any emergency storm situation. In this Part 2 of 2 of this series, we’ll mention various other considerations, including clothing; paperwork pointers including having handy paper versions of emergency contact info for your own family and then for local services; other equipment and supplies to consider and some ideas of what to possibly have handy for the various human family members; and as
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Emergency Storm Apps & Checklists for Food & Other Supplies (Part 1 of 2)
There have been many kinds of storms including hurricanes, tornadoes, nor’easters & more over the years & such storm activity will continue in the future. One can’t stress enough how important it is to have an emergency plan of preparedness that includes a checklist for supplies & be ready at a moment’s notice to actually implement any such plan. Dietitians who operate feeding centers have to be prepared to serve thousands of meals, even if there is no power available and limited water supplies. We have personally experienced 11 days without power after a microburst storm hit our area back
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Halloween Celebration “Trick or Treat” Ideas
We didn’t expect the “lights to still be on” after Superstorm Sandy passed through our area, but we are among the fortunate ones and so far we haven’t lost power. Since the Superstorm already played enough tricks, it is time now for some little Halloween treats! So for those of you also living in an area with power and passable streets in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy…here are some ideas if you and yours celebrate Halloween with any Trick-or-Treat activities. (Image ©2012 courtesy of Joan H. used with permission showing celebration of Halloween set up for tourists in the “Haute-Terre”
Yummy Apple Chutney
As apple harvesting season continues in “Upstate” NY, the fragrant and enticing smell of apples seems to be everywhere, including at area Farmers Markets. Years ago, having found a recipe for an “apple chutney” in the then local print newspaper, we modified it ever so slightly and it turned out to be an easy to prepare and delightful accompaniment to many a dinner meal on cooler evenings. The original of the Harvest Apple Chutney recipe turns out to be found on the Kikkoman website and makes closer to 4 & 1/2 cups of cooked product. (Apple orchard image courtesy of gabriel77 at
Tips When Shopping for August Abundance
In the Northeast, August is the month where truly more localized produce variety increases and all sorts of marketplaces will start to feature a wider range of locally sourced product. We’d like to share some tips below to help make shopping for August Abundance that much more enjoyable for you. We’ll include ideas for before you head out shopping, once you arrive at the market place destination and while you are there, and then after you get back home again. In PA the weather has often been more temperate in the growing regions and they’ve had enough rain fall to