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Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way
Microwave Mistakes: Here Are Some Foods Better Reheated Another Way The microwave is a weeknight lifesaver: fast, easy, and always within reach. But when it comes to reheating certain foods, it can also be a recipe for trouble. Experts say microwaves heat unevenly, which means bacteria can survive even after reheating. In some cases, the high heat can trigger chemical changes that make food potentially dangerous.  Reader’s Digest put together a list of 10 foods you should skip microwaving — and some might surprise you. Five of them include: Hard-boiled eggs: Steam buildup can cause them to explode after heating. Chicken: Uneven heating can leave beh…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
National Mason Jar Shortage; Relief May Come In December National Mason Jar Shortage; Relief May Come In December
National Mason Jar Shortage; Relief May Come In December If you’re having a hard time finding mason jars this season, you’re not alone. The United States is currently going through a mason jar shortage. The last time this happened was 1975, according to North Carolina State University’s Extension program. Due to more people being home and cooking because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are buying food storage containers, including mason jars, the university reported. A spokesperson for Ball Corp. (technically, the Newell Company), a major glass mason jar manufacturer, said that they have increased production of lids and jars, but the dem…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Concerned Of Exposure While Food Shopping, New Study Shows COVID-19: Here's Percentage Concerned Of Exposure While Food Shopping, New Study Shows
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Concerned Of Exposure While Food Shopping, New Study Shows Forty-five percent of those surveyed cited concerns about exposure to COVID-19 when food shopping at the grocery store, according to a survey conducted by Acosta. However, 55 percent of shoppers are preparing and eating meals at home more often; according to polling results, 44 percent of those surveyed reported that they ate breakfast at home every day, as opposed to 33 percent before the COVID-19 pandemic began.  Thirty-one percent are eating lunch at home every day, compared to a pre-pandemic 18 percent, and 33 percent are eating dinner at home in comparison to an earlier 21 percent…

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by Christina Coulter