SHE: BBQs Safely

Hey Y'all,

Next weekend, Memorial Day, has always kicked off the summer for me. (I guess it is because school is generally over, the weather is definitely feeling like summer and it's a long holiday weekend for most.)   And a holiday weekend means we will be using the BBQ for something... burgers, chicken, ribs, veggies... awesome options! 

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Tweet, tweet... here comes the Birdie ~ Remember that with the increased outdoor temps + having your food outdoors waiting to be grilled/ eaten = the potential for food contamination.... And no one wants that! So with a few precautions, I think your BBQ will be a hit~ and your guests will stay healthy.

1) First off, make sure your grill is clean and in good working order. Don't wait until you are ready to fire it up to check things out.

2) Practice good hygiene, washing hands thoroughly before and after touching foods.

3) Keep your food properly stored until ready to grill: in a refrigerator or cooler.

4) Use separate, clean utensils / platters for raw and cooked meats.

5) Be sure everything is cooked to the proper temperature, undercooked chicken is a recipe for disaster.

6) Put away leftovers as soon as you are finished: mayo based salads do NOT hold up well in the    heat.  They can become contaminated in less than 1 hour in the heat. So keep them in the cooler until ready to serve.  And then repack as soon as everyone is served.

Here are a few illustrations about BBQ safety  you might like too.   How are you kicking off your summer?  We are fortunate to be able to grill almost year round here in Chattanooga.  But it's so fun and a great way to keep dinners light and the house cool during the summer heat we are also blessed to have :)

Let's get to the BBQ friends ~

xoxo,
Amy