Safe Grilling: Food Temperature Chart

Summer is the time for outdoor grilling and barbecue. Unfortunately, it is also a season of food poisoning. Hot temperatures, under cooled, and undercooked foods can bring disaterous results to summer outings. Remember to always keep foods meats and condiments cold (40 degrees, or below) until time to grill!

Food Temperature Chart

Source: http://kalamazoogourmet.com/lifestyle/resources/temperature-chart/temperature-chart/

BEEF STEAKS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET 125-130ºF 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA 140ºF 150ºF 160ºF 170ºF	Guide to Grilling the Perfect Filet
BEEF ROASTS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET 125-130ºF 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA 140ºF 150ºF 160ºF 170ºF	Recipe: Beef Tenderloin Roast with Zinfandel Reduction and Herbed Butter
RACK of LAMB Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET 125-130ºF 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA 140ºF 150ºF 160ºF 170ºF	Recipe: Roasted Rack of Lamb with Pomegranate and Fresh Savory
LAMB CHOPS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET 125-130ºF 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA 140ºF 150ºF 160ºF 170ºF
PORK CHOPS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well Well Done	GOURMET N/A N/A N/A 155-165ºF 175-185ºF	USDA 170ºF 170ºF	Recipe: Blueberry Pork Chops
VEAL RACKS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET N/A 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA 150ºF 160ºF
VEAL CHOPS Rare Medium-Rare Medium Medium-Well	GOURMET N/A 130-140ºF 140-150ºF 155-165ºF	USDA
WHOLE CHICKEN	GOURMET 165-175ºF	USDA 180ºF	Recipe: Dry-rubbed Barbecue Chicken
WHOLE TURKEY	GOURMET 165-175ºF	USDA 180ºF	Recipe: Pulled Turkey Sandwiches
BURGERS	GOURMET 160ºF	USDA 160ºF or higher	Guide to Grilling the Perfect Burger
ROLLED ROASTS A temperature of 160º F is recommended when a roast of any type has been rolled, as surface bacteria may have been rolled into the center of the roast. FISH Fish is done when the meat flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque all the way through. If unsure by appearance, a temperature of 155º F is recommended.

Regrowing Vegetables!

With food prices soaring, and the amount of chemical additives in food, I am not surprised that victory gardens, and urban farming has become so popular.  In addition, nothing beats fresh and flavorful garden vegetables.  

There are many fruits and vegetables that can be regrown from scraps.  Follows, is a post I saw on my friend Sue's Facebook page, with links on how to actually regrow these tasty plants.  

Thanks, Sue, for your Facebook post!!

15 Foods You Can Regrow From Scraps!

Source: http://pandawhale.com/convo/3695/15-foods-you-can-regrow-from-scraps


Various plants (in no particular order) that you can regrow from the food you already have! Woot! Way to reuse and recycle! I constantly have green onions and celery growing. (And potatoes/sweet potatoes but that just because they decided to do that in my pantry.

• Apples http://www.ehow.com/how_2135774_grow-apple-seeds.html
• Tomatoes http://www.ehow.com/how_5581958_grow-tomatoes-fresh-tomato-seeds.html
• Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes http://www.gardenguides.com/117543-plant-cuttings-potatoes.html
• Green Onions http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/how-to-grow-green-onions-indefinitely.html and http://tipnut.com/nifty-food-plants/
• Leeks same technique as green onions
• Carrot Tops http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/children-in-the-garden/grow-carrot-tops.htm
• Pineapple http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Pineapple/pineapple.htm
• Romaine Lettuce Same technique as celery
• Cabbage Same technique as celery
• Celery http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/growing-celery-indoors-never-buy-celery.html
• Avocado http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2009/09/09/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/
• Lentils http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/02/19/how-to-grow-sprouts/
• Pumpkin http://pinterest.com/pin/98375573080950437/
• Ginger http://www.gardenswag.com/2011/12/5-foods-you-can-grow-from-kitchen-scraps/
• Garlic http://www.gardenswag.com/2011/12/5-foods-you-can-grow-from-kitchen-scraps/




• Bonus: Bok Choy http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/how-to-regrowing-bok-choy.html

A Strange Article I Saw on the Bon Appétit Website: "Oregon Is Caffeinating the Pacific Ocean"

Oregon Is Caffeinating the Pacific Ocean

2:10 PM / JULY 19, 2012 

/ POSTED BY Sam Dean

Credit: Erik S. Peterson

A new study from Portland State University researchers has shown that the Northwest's fame as a destination for coffee (and caffeinated techies) doesn't come without its environmental costs. Waters off the coast of Oregon were found to have elevated levels of caffeine, a drug that, in the Pacific Northwest, can only be traced to human activity.

The researchers expected to find higher levels near the outflow of waste treatment plants (where the remains of that Trenta end up, at the end of the day), but instead found the spikes of jolt juice lingering in relatively remote locations. Since humans are still the only possible source of the caffeine, the researchers are guessing that big rainstorms that overpower the sewer system and septic tanks in the state parks might be to blame for the findings. Yup, even Oregonian nature lovers are java junkies.

The amount of caffeine that counts as "elevated" is pretty minor, but the study cites some earlier research showing that even small amounts of caffeine can have an impact on marine life. Any fishermen out there noticing a little extra flop in their catch?

Read More: http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/2012/07/oregon-is-caffeinating-the-pac.html#ixzz21HGdMEqm