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Keep Food Safe During A Power Outage – for Jul. 29, 2010

By Carol Ann Burtness July 29, 2010

If a summer storm causes you to lose power to your home, be aware of these tips to keep your family safe from foodborne illness. REFRIGERATOR Without power, refrigerators keep food cool for four to six hours. If you have any ice, put it in a container in the fridge to help keep food cooler.

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Thaw Holiday Foods Safely – for Oct. 8, 2009

By Carol Ann Burtness October 8, 2009

Holidays and food go together. If your plans include using frozen foods, thaw them safely to prevent a foodborne illness from spoiling holiday activities. Keep foods at a safe temperature when thawing. Any bacteria that were present on the food before freezing will begin to multiply as soon as food begins to thaw and become

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Conquering The Clutter

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 17, 2009

A study was done involving 20 busy moms who participated in 45-minute telephone interviews. Overall, they cited limited or poorly used storage space, lack of time and “family members who mess it up” as barriers to keeping their kitchens organized. In another part of the study, moms tried out educational packets that helped them analyze

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Get The Cold Facts About Your Refrigerator

By Kathy Brandt March 5, 2009

You’re not alone if you don’t know the recommended temperature for your refrigerator. We often hear about a foodborne illness outbreak (formerly known as food poisoning). Oftentimes these outbreaks are traced back to commercial operations, food service establishments and restaurants. But what about foodborne illness caused in homes? Approximately half of all cases occur from

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Leaving for a trip this winter?

February 12, 2009

MANITOBA HYDRO RELEASE Winter is always a popular time for a vacation from the cold and snowy weather in Manitoba. However, unless your appliances go on vacation too, you likely will return home to an energy bill that is just as high as if you had never left. But, luckily, there are steps that can

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Just like the old days

By Sheila Braun January 1, 2009

There was absolutely nothing to eat in our kitchen. Our fridge was bare with not a trace of milk, meat or bread. My toddler’s first response was one of wide-eyed wonder and concern as he stared at our fridge’s emptiness. I assured him we would survive. Our freezer was bursting in the garage and our

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Northerners push for more food self-sufficiency

October 23, 2008

Northern communities are gaining greater self-sufficiency in food, said Northern Affairs Minister Oscar Lathlin, speaking in Thompson last week at the Northern Harvest Security Forum. More northerners are growing garden and raising small animals such as goats and chickens thanks to the Northern Healthy Food Initiative, a series of programs aimed at reducing northerners’ dependency

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Keep Food Safe During A Power Outage – for Jul. 29, 2010

Thaw Holiday Foods Safely – for Oct. 8, 2009

Conquering The Clutter

Get The Cold Facts About Your Refrigerator

Leaving for a trip this winter?

Just like the old days

Northerners push for more food self-sufficiency

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