1. JS: Honey Pie Cafe http://www.honeypiecafe.com/
2. JS: Stacked Burger bar http://www.stackedbar.com
3. JS: Sobelman’s Tallgrass Grill  http://www.milwaukeeshealthiestburgers.com/

Washing Food: Does it Promote Food Safety?

Cross-Contamination

• Washing raw meat or poultry is not recommended. Washing or soaking ham, bacon, or salt pork  removes very little salt and is not recommended.  Do not wash eggs before storing or using them.
• Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can cause cross-contamination. Hand washing after handling raw meat or poultry or its packaging is necessary because anything you touch afterwards could become contaminated. Washing salty meats (bacon, ham, salt pork) removes very little salt  and is not recommended. Prevent cross-contamination from raw meat or poultry juices by washing counter tops and sinks with hot, soapy water. You may sanitize with a solution of 1 tablespoon of  bleach per gallon of water. Packaging materials should be discarded.

Properly Cook Meat and Poultry

For safety be sure the food has reached a safe minimum internal temperature. Beef, veal, and lamb steaks, roasts, and chops can be cooked to 145 °F. All cuts of pork should reach 160 °F. All poultry should reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F.

WASH PRODUCE

• Before eating or preparing, wash fresh produce under cold running tap water to remove any lingering dirt. This reduces bacteria that may be present. For apples or potatoes and the like, scrub with a brush. Do not use detergent or soap because you could ingest the residue.
• When preparing fruits and vegetables, cut away any damaged or bruised areas because bacteria that cause illness can thrive in those places. Immediately refrigerate any fresh-cut items such as salad or fruit for best quality and food safety.

Adapted from information downloaded 4 July 2009 from United States Department of Agriculture > Food Safety & Inspection Service > Safe Food Handling. Last Modified: August 18, 2006.

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Factsheets/Does_Washing_Food_Promote_Food_Safety/index.asp

 Still Tasty: Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide – Save Money, Eat Better, Help The Environment

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Thanks to everyone for making this another wonderful Mardi Gras Parade. I had a number of people (both students and staff) stop me on the bridge as I was walking back to tell me what a day brightener the kids were and how well they marched to the Mardi Gras music. They certainly outdid themselves with their costumes, waving, and noise makers. The teachers did a great job teaching everyone of the children who could talk that it was “Fat Tuesday”. One teacher told us this was the highlight of their year. (We have got to get them out more!!!!) The Marquette parents who came over to see their little ones parade were most appreciative of the Libraries’ hospitality, and the staff that gave up their breaks to cheer on the marching units made it extra special for our guests. One little girl told me she felt just like a Princess with everyone cheering her. So thanks to all who herded our marching units up the stairs and elevators, provided animal crackers and juice (and especially those who wrangled those TEENY TINY little straws out of the wrappers and into the juice box), came to wave and cheer on the marchers, helped with coats, picked up glitter and streamers, and comforted the inevitable criers who did not want to leave the libraries. But especially thanks to all the wonderful children and teachers who came on over and brought a little bit of New Orleans with them. Have a great Mardi Gras. Susan Stawicki-Vrobel

Thorp students help disabled man pay for service dog

Marquette University News Clips for January 28, 2009

Andy Thain has been dealing with cerebral palsy his entire life. Last May he graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Since February, Thain has had a new form of help always nearby – a service dog. Thain’s service dog is costing him quite a bit and middle school students in Thorp are trying to get that cost down for him.

Story appeared in the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Jan. 27, 2009

http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-news_local.asp?id=BJ1563COI1H