http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/982063/how-to-safely-thaw-meat It happens to the best of us — you get home from work only to realize you forgot to take the chicken out to thaw. Now what? http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/982063/how-to-safely-thaw-meat Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Sarah Brooks Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:06:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822629/healthy-diet-trick-keep-your-food-fresher-longer One of the biggest barriers to eating fresh fruits and vegetables is that we throw out almost half of the food we buy. To help you use the foods you have in your fridge, SheKnows.com chatted with dietitian Sue Mah and got her shopping, meal planning and diet tips and tricks to keep your food free from spoilage. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822629/healthy-diet-trick-keep-your-food-fresher-longer Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Sarah Kelsey Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:11:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/974475/how-to-prevent-foodborne-illnesses Every year, an estimated 48 million people in the U.S. experience a foodborne illness. Fortunately, with good kitchen practices, you can prevent foodborne illnesses from attacking your family. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/974475/how-to-prevent-foodborne-illnesses Food & Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Mary Fetzer Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/971429/in-a-pickle-how-to-prevent-freezer-burn We've all experienced freezer burn: Those unpleasant, crystallized or dull spots that pop up on all kinds of items in our freezer, from ice cream to meat. Here's what causes it and how to prevent it. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/971429/in-a-pickle-how-to-prevent-freezer-burn Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Food Safety & Nutrition Katherine Martinelli Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964301/decoding-dates-what-to-toss-and-what-to-keep We’ve all ruined a perfectly good bowl of cereal with a sour milk bath, or found a container of leftovers covered in mold in the back of the refrigerator. At times, the fridge can seem like a scary place full of items we’re not sure we can eat. While dates are a good indicator of a food’s freshness, they're not the only one. Some foods can be eaten past the date, while others probably shouldn’t be. Read on to find out what you should keep and what you should toss. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964301/decoding-dates-what-to-toss-and-what-to-keep Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Karen Miner Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964371/food-recall-dole-bagged-salads Dole Food Co. has announced another bagged salad recall, this time due to possible listeria contamination. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964371/food-recall-dole-bagged-salads Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Food Safety & Nutrition Karen Miner Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/962055/4-summer-health-scares-for-women Summer is all about longer days, vacations at the beach, barbecues and bathing suits. However, there are some less than desirable health risks that are more common during the summertime. Before you hop in that community pool or spend another day lounging around in your two-piece, check out these four common health hazards that come with the warm summer months -- and find out how you can avoid them! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/962055/4-summer-health-scares-for-women Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Claire Gallam Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/959567/how-to-organize-your-refrigerator A cluttered refrigerator is not only a frustration when you are trying to make dinner, but it wastes your hard-earned money and can even be a health hazard. Create chilled zen with these steps to a more efficient space. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/959567/how-to-organize-your-refrigerator How-To Home How-tos Organizing and Repair How-tos Marye Audet Tue, 29 May 2012 17:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961683/nuclear-bluefin-tuna-likely-to-decrease-over-time A recent study found higher-than-normal levels of radioactive material in fish caught after the Japan earthquake. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961683/nuclear-bluefin-tuna-likely-to-decrease-over-time Food & Recipes Alicia French Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:36:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955369/special-labeling-for-gmo-foods Pink slime is the most recent thing to give us the creeps about what is hidden in our food. But there's more lurking, and one group is calling for increased transparency around our food supply. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955369/special-labeling-for-gmo-foods Food & Recipes Erica Sagon Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:27:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/847625/food-safety-tips-for-thanksgiving-leftovers Thanksgiving leftovers rank at the top of the "best of" Thanksgiving list. Who can resist a fabulous turkey sandwich with cranberries, gravy and stuffing? However, before you bite into that tasty masterpiece, think about this: Each year, over 400,000 people suffer from food poisoning after consuming Thanksgiving leftovers. Follow these food safety tips to avoid becoming a miserable statistic. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/847625/food-safety-tips-for-thanksgiving-leftovers Food & Recipes Laura Willard Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/841237/another-turkey-recall-due-to-salmonella The second turkey recall in two months from food giant Cargill is a result of a sample testing positive for salmonella. Although this second recall is not as big as the recall from last month -- about 185,000 pounds of ground turkey are being recalled -- the turkey products were distributed nationwide. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/841237/another-turkey-recall-due-to-salmonella Food & Recipes Patricia Conte Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/835133/food-thermometer A food thermometer isn't as thrilling as, say, an ice cream maker, but it is an essential kitchen gadget for summer, especially at a cookout. If meat isn’t cooked to a safe temperature, harmful bacteria can develop and can make people sick -- not a great way to make your BBQ a memorable one. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/835133/food-thermometer Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Food Safety & Nutrition Erica Sagon Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:09:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/834429/the-savvy-seven-how-to-protect-your-plate If stories of the very sustenance that’s supposed to be good for us end in a stomach-turning scary tale, then are we doomed to a life of processed, prefabbed packaged foods? The simple answer is, of course not. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/834429/the-savvy-seven-how-to-protect-your-plate Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Food Safety & Nutrition Mareya Ibrahim Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/830279/kitchen-fridge-clean-up-what-to-keep-and-what-to-nix When it comes time to cleaning up the fridge, you may find yourself frozen cold, standing in front of it with the door wide open, at a loss of how to get started. Where to begin? What should you keep? What should you ditch? Don't let kitchen fridge clean-up leave you cold. Here are some easy ways to decide what to keep and what to nix. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/830279/kitchen-fridge-clean-up-what-to-keep-and-what-to-nix Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Food Safety & Nutrition Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/823427/10-deadly-everyday-foods-youre-eating Though we assume the foods we buy at the supermarket and order at restaurants are safe to eat, TheDailyMeal.com is warning hungry consumers to beware of certain foods – some seemingly benign – that could send you to the hospital or worse! Here are 10 of the deadliest everyday foods. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/823427/10-deadly-everyday-foods-youre-eating Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Food Safety & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:28:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/823301/the-10-most-powerful-food-folk-in-america Who do you think are the most powerful food people in America? We were surprised by TheDailyMeal.com’s list – Emeril didn’t cut it, we’d never heard of some of the “big names”, and, though we may think celeb chefs and cookbook authors are the authorities in food, it turns out there are quite a few other people who have a huge influence on our America diets. Here are the 10 most powerful food folk in America, according to TheDailyMeal.com. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/823301/the-10-most-powerful-food-folk-in-america Food & Recipes Michele Borboa, MS Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:17:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/823265/5-must-have-high-tech-home-gadgets Admit it: You've long dreamed of the day when robots assist in your day-to-day chores and you run home appliances remotely from the office or the road. Good news: The day is here! Here are five upcoming and just-on-the-market home technologies that will keep your home better organized and, best yet, a safer place to live. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/823265/5-must-have-high-tech-home-gadgets Home Organizing & Cleaning Lauren Fairbanks Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:53:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821613/5-common-illnesses-and-how-to-beat-them Along with cozy fires and chilly days, winter often brings a flurry of illnesses. Read on to discover how to beat five of the most common illnesses -- including the one thing you can do to stay healthy in the face of the most common illnesses. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821613/5-common-illnesses-and-how-to-beat-them Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Kathy A. Johnson Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:57:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820572/Holiday-dinner-pregnancy-dangers With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, our focus is quickly turning to the quality time we’ll be spending with family and friends over delicious home-cooked meals. But if you’re trying to get pregnant, or recently found out you are, there are a few risky holiday foods – according to counselors at the California Teratogen Information Service – you should avoid during the festive season. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820572/Holiday-dinner-pregnancy-dangers Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Sarah Kelsey Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:12:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/820126/Decoding-10-words-found-on-turkey-labels During the next couple of weeks, we’ll be heading to the store to pick out the perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinner—the turkey. What seems like a pretty straightforward task can become overwhelming when you begin comparing labels on the birds: natural vs. organic or fresh vs. frozen. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/820126/Decoding-10-words-found-on-turkey-labels Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Erica Sagon