It Works!: How to Cut Vegetables Properly
This article provides essential tips on properly cutting vegetables to ensure uniformity and safety in the kitchen.
A shocking situation at a school in Espoo – the sight of a young man with a knife startled: 'Stop'
An educator at an Espoo vocational school confronted a young man wielding a large kitchen knife, escalating what had been an otherwise normal day.
Hot meals available again
Reykjavík's city council has contracted Krydd and Kavíar to supply hot meals to local social institutions after a listeria outbreak at a production kitchen.
Two Important Steps to Consider When Preparing a Roasting Bag
The article outlines essential tips for safely using a roasting bag in cooking, emphasizing caution with steam release and venting to avoid hazards.
Giant Bacteria Pests ⟩ Here are 5 things you should throw out of your kitchen immediately
A focus on kitchen items that can harbor dirt and bacteria, urging regular replacement for health and food quality.
No hot meals available at community centers
Due to the closure of the production kitchen in Vitatorgi following the detection of listeria, no hot meals have been offered at community centers in Reykjavík.
Best-selling air fryer tongs that prevent burns
This article discusses popular air fryer tongs designed to prevent burns while cooking.
Anyone who uses an air fryer needs to do 1 important thing
The article emphasizes the importance of correctly using baking parchment or foil in air fryers to prevent fire hazards.
If you have these foods in your freezer, throw them away immediately
The article advises readers on foods that should be discarded from the freezer, emphasizing that food does not last indefinitely and providing tips for defrosting.
In the hospital – meat with salmonella: VMVT has started an investigation
Lithuanian food safety agency VMVT has launched an investigation into salmonella contamination found in chicken thigh meat from a Klaipeda hospital kitchen.
Plastic Bags in the Kitchen: When to Reuse Them and When to Discard Them?
The article discusses the practicality of using plastic bags in the kitchen, offering guidelines on when they can be reused safely to reduce waste.
Is it right or wrong to leave the dough overnight in the winter? Find out...
The article discusses whether it is safe to leave kneaded dough overnight in the kitchen during winter, including expert opinions on bacteria, fermentation, and health implications.
Do you leave kneaded dough outside in winter? Know this important point
The article discusses the health risks associated with leaving kneaded dough at room temperature during winter.
So many contaminated findings were made in the restaurant that it had to be closed immediately
A restaurant in Finland, China Jasmine, was closed immediately due to serious hygiene violations revealed in its kitchen.
The most dangerous mistake we make in the kitchen
A common kitchen mistake involves the placement of flammable items near heat sources, which poses significant fire hazards.
The date on the box means nothing: This is how you will definitely know that eggs are fresh, one habit will prolong their shelf life
The article provides tips for determining the freshness of eggs beyond the date printed on the packaging, emphasizing common tests that can help avoid kitchen mishaps.
Do you know how to cut an onion? This easy style is preferred by professionals too
The article discusses a simple technique for cutting onions, recommended by professionals, that emphasizes safety and efficiency.
You are irreversibly destroying them and endangering your health: You should never keep these items next to the stove
Certain kitchen items should not be stored near the stove to avoid health risks and damage to the items.
Don't Rush to the Trash Bin: Gray Ground Meat May Not Be Spoiled
The article discusses whether gray ground meat is spoiled or still safe to eat, emphasizing that discolored meat isn't necessarily bad.
Production kitchen closed after listeria found during sampling
A production kitchen has been shut down after listeria was detected in recent sampling.
Closure of production kitchen due to listeria
The production kitchen at Vitatorg has been closed by the city of Reykjavík after listeria bacteria was found during routine sampling, affecting the preparation of over nine hundred meals daily.
I walked into restaurant's kitchen and saw floor moving - truth was like a horror show
A professional chef reacts to the one-star review of Gareth Ward's Michelin-star restaurant, Ynyshir, in Wales, highlighting concerns about the establishment's kitchen conditions.
Fridge doors are the worst place for these six foods, chefs say
Chefs warn against storing six types of food in the fridge doors due to temperature fluctuations that can affect their quality.
Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits
A deadly lung disease affecting countertop workers has prompted contrasting legislative responses, with some lawmakers proposing to ban lawsuits arising from the issue while others advocate for stricter safety regulations.
Dangerous Mistake When Thawing Meat That Almost Everyone Makes
Thawing meat at room temperature is a common practice that poses significant food safety risks, as warned by food experts.
Why you should never thaw meat at room temperature?
Experts warn that thawing meat at room temperature can lead to foodborne illnesses, despite its convenience.
6 Foods You Should Never Reheat in the Microwave
The article discusses six types of food that should never be reheated in the microwave to avoid safety risks and preserve taste and texture.
Microwave, oven, 'air fryer' or pan: which is the safest method to reheat each food
The article discusses the safest methods for reheating various foods using different appliances including microwaves, ovens, air fryers, and pans.
An engineer explains why all microwaves have a gridded door: 'It's not just decorative'
An engineer elaborates on the essential safety function of the gridded door in microwaves, clarifying that it serves more than just aesthetics.
The Dangerous Mistake You Must Avoid If You Have a Cast Iron Pot
The article warns about a dangerous mistake related to preheating enameled cast iron cookware that could lead to costly damage or even an explosion, highlighted by a viral TikTok incident.
We tested the best digital kitchen thermometers and chose our favorite
A review of the best digital kitchen thermometers, highlighting their practicality and effectiveness in ensuring food is cooked perfectly.
How safe is a wooden spatula? Most people don't know this, but they use it every day!
The article discusses the safety and advantages of using wooden spatulas in cooking, highlighting their heat resistance and non-reactivity with food ingredients.