JULY 4TH FOOD: Star Crackers

Canapés with star quality. Photo by Katharine Pollak | THE NIBBLE.   For July 4th celebrations, these star crackers add surprise and delight. Turn them into red, white and blue canapés with raspberry jam, brie and a blueberry garnish anchored with a dab of blueberry jam. Or, present the crackers in a basket with different…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Summer Food Safety

Whether you’re taking a vacation, going picnicking or simply bringing lunch to work, the summer heat causes bacteria to multiply in your food—to potentially dangerous levels. Each year, roughly 1 out of 6 Americans (48 million people) becomes ill, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 actually die from foodborne diseases. These safety tips from the American…
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