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Tue, 03/26/2024 - 10:00
Oh no, my freezer is out!
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Freezer Burn and Food Safety
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:00
Freezing Yeast Dough
Oh no, my freezer is out!
Freezer failure can happen at any time due to mechanical problems, power failures, or human error. Regardless of cause,…
Tue, 03/19/2024 - 10:00
Freezer Burn and Food Safety
Have you opened some frozen food to find it has a dry, grayish surface or lots of ice crystals clinging to the surface? This…
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:00
Freezing Yeast Dough
The frozen yeast dough products available at the supermarket are a nice convenience. But did you know that yeast dough…
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