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Assessing Frozen Food Safety After a Power Outage
One of the first things that people think about following a power outage is whether that fully stocked freezer of meat is still safe to eat. While much of the food in a refrigerator must be discarded after losing power, the same is not true of frozen foods. Here are some rules to follow when deciding which freezer foods to toss and which to keep.
Refrigerator Energy Efficiency Tips
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a refrigerator generally accounts for 14 percent of the electricity consumption in a typical household. Whether the homeowners are home or not, their refrigerator is working tirelessly to keep food cold and fresh. As long as the machine is healthy, it never takes a break. Reliability is paramount, but if the machine isn't operating as efficiently as possible, it could actually be costing you more money than is absolutely necessary. Small inefficiencies in energy-usage can, over time, add up to quite a lot. Fortunately, there are plenty of no-cost ways to optimize a refrigerator for maximum energy efficiency.
Why You Might Want a Vacuum Sealer
Would you like to save money on meats and other perishable foods? Have you ever discarded food that was past its "best by" date? Perhaps you're someone who likes to be prepared for events like supply chain disruptions, natural disasters, or severe weather and extended power outages. Have you considered a vacuum sealer? There are many reasons why having one on hand is a good idea and not all of them relate to food storage and preservation.
Tasty Baked Tilapia
Dinner in less than 15 minutes with this baked tilapia. It goes right in the oven from start to finish, making this meal easy with a quick cleanup. Your entire house will enjoy this one.
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste
Though it may seem hard to believe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that between 30-40 percent of the food supply in the United States is wasted every year. While roughly half of that loss occurs between harvest and retail, a significant portion comes from food spoiling or being thrown away in individual households, most of which ends up in landfills. The good news you can reduce food waste at home in a variety of ways, allowing you to save money and live more sustainably.
