Protein has become the currency of today’s food marketplace. From sparkling beverages and cultured dairy, to frozen desserts and bakery snacks—even chips and chocolates—protein-optimized foods and beverages abound. In a seeming nutritional feedback loop, consumers increasingly are comparing products by one number: grams of protein. The Nutrition Facts panel reinforces that habit by presenting protein … Read more

For years, I thought health was something I could perfect. During my struggle with Hashimoto’s, I was really strict about food, supplements, and my environment. At one point, I was down to about 10 safe foods, and I spent a lot of time trying to avoid anything that might trigger symptoms. The more I restricted, … Read more

There’s something just so nostalgic about biting into a gooey Rice Krispie treat. And while I remember them from my childhood, they’re not something that I’ve had in many years. Until now that is. This homemade, healthy Rice Krispie treat recipe is a new favorite in our house.  The Rice Krispie treats from the store … Read more

Most food safety culture assessments still lean on annual surveys and self-reported audit responses — snapshots of what people say, taken once or twice a year. Supplier compliance behavior tells a more current story: how fast a vendor answers a document request, how often the same corrective action keeps coming back, and how long a … Read more

Fried rice is a takeout classic because it’s easy, filling, delicious, and inexpensive, which is everything I want from a meal made at home, too! I love making Vegetable Fried Rice at home because it saves me money and gives leftover rice and any odds and ends in my fridge a second life. Think of … Read more

My air fryer teriyaki chicken recipe features juicy chicken thighs coated in a sticky homemade teriyaki glaze. It’s quicker than takeout and just as satisfying.  Air fryer teriyaki chicken that tastes like it came from a restaurant My partner loves my grilled teriyaki chicken, but once the weather cools down, I swap the grill for … Read more

The Outbreak By now most of us have seen the numbers. As of this week, the CDC has confirmed nearly 2,000 cyclosporiasis cases tied to a single multistate outbreak; state-by-state totals reported independently put the real figure well over 20,000. It is, by any measure, one of the largest outbreaks of its kind on record. … Read more

I accidentally discovered this recipe for DIY toilet bowl cleaner tablets thanks to one of my children. Anyone else have kids who throw everything in the toilet?? And while it might have been unintentional, this happy accident has saved me a whole lot of scrubbing over the years.  How I (Accidentally) Discovered DIY Toilet Cleaning … Read more

ROSEMONT, IL – Registration is now open for the 2025 Food Safety Summit education program for scheduled for May 12–15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The highly anticipated educational experience for food industry professionals will feature over 20 interactive sessions, workshops, and certification courses designed to address the most pressing food safety challenges … Read more

These healthy, low-effort meals are my go-to recipes when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something satisfying, balanced, and easy to put on the table. Table of Contents Some nights, I have exactly zero interest in chopping, sautéing, and pretending dinner sounds fun. I still want something balanced and satisfying, though, so I … Read more