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Valentine’s Day Recipes

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Valentine’s
Day is tomorrow and love is in the air. If you are looking to stay in
with your significant other and do something more quiet and relaxed,
try using these recipes. From cocktails to dinners to desserts, this
list has something that everyone can enjoy.
Valentine’s Day Cocktail
Recipes
A
well-made cocktail is the perfect way to kick off your date. Loosen
up a little and get the conversation rolling with these recipes.
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Recipes
A
staple in every great date night is dinner. If you want to impress
your valentine and show off your culinary skills, check out some of
these recipes.
Valentine’s Day Dessert
Recipes
Every
good dinner should be accompanied by an equally-as-good dessert.
Everyone craves something sweet on Valentine’s Day, so satisfy your
sweet tooth with one of these desserts.
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7 Foods to Never Freeze

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The
kitchen is full of misconceptions; people often have the wrong idea
of what they can microwave, refrigerate, and even freeze. If you have
the mindset that all foods are created equal, read this list of seven
foods which should never be frozen under any circumstance.
  • Milk. Freezing
    milk permanently alters its consistency, and not in a good way. Even
    after thawing, the milk will feel lumpy and undesirable.
  • Other Dairy
    Products.     Dairy products in
    general do not freeze well. Freezing items such as sour cream and
    yogurt causes some of the components to separate, and don’t even try
    freezing cheese.
  • Eggs. Freezing
    eggs still in their shell is a mess waiting to happen. Since liquid
    expands when frozen, the liquid inside the eggs will harden and
    crack through the shell.
  • Fruits &
    Vegetables.     Freezing fruits
    and vegetables with high water content – such as lettuce,
    cucumbers, watermelon, and citrus fruit – will turn them icy and
    cause them to become limp and soggy after thawing.
  • Cooked Pasta/Rice.
    Cooked pasta and rice becomes
    mushy and unsavory if you try freezing it.
  • Fried Foods. One
    of the best things about fried foods is the crunch you get when you
    sink your teeth into them. The freezer will cause this crunch to go
    away, and the only way to get it back is to re-fry the foods, which
    adds even more fat.
  • Sauces &
    Condiments.     Ketchup,
    mayonnaise, gravy, marinara sauce, etc. – keep these foods out of
    the freezer! Not only do they have long shelf lives in the
    refrigerator, freezing them will cause separation and the taste and
    consistency will not be the same after thawing.
If
you live in New York and notice that your freezer is no longer
freezing your foods properly, call 24/7 Refrigerator Repair
immediately at 866-782-9376. Our technicians keep their vans fully
stocked, allowing us to provide one-hour emergency service to Long
Island and New York City. Don’t wait for the other repair men who
need 48 hours notice; all of your food will spoil!
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How to Limit Germs in the Kitchen

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As
discussed in yesterday’s article, the kitchen is a dangerous place.
Besides the sharp knives and pots of boiling hot water, your food can
be dangerous too. That’s right; the food in your kitchen could
potentially be ridden with bacteria and foodborne illnesses such as
salmonella if you don’t take proper precautions. Use these four tips
to limit germs in your kitchen.
Disinfect counters and
tables daily.
The
counters and tables in your kitchen are some of the dirtiest surfaces
in your entire home. Clean these areas twice every single day using a
paper towel and soap or a disinfecting wipe. Don’t use sponges to
clean tables, you risk transferring germs onto your dirty dishes or
vice versa.
Keep raw meat on the
bottom shelf.
Store
raw meat, fish, and poultry on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator.
This area is the coldest, so they will stay fresh for longer, plus it
has benefits in terms of food safety too. By being on the bottom
shelf, the packaged meat can’t leak or drip and infect the foods
below it.
Wash your hands.
Failing
to wash your hands before every stage of food preparation is putting
you at risk for cross-contamination. If you are handling raw chicken
then begin to chop vegetables without washing your hands first, you
are transferring all that bacteria without realizing it. A thorough
hand-washing should take at least 20 seconds and include soap and
warm water.
Keep your sponge clean.
With
all of the bacteria that your sponge comes in contact with on a daily
basis, it doesn’t take long before the sponge itself becomes ridden
with germs. If you use the same dirty sponge for too long, it begins
spreading more bacteria than it cleans. To be safe, replace your
sponge every two weeks or throw it in the microwave for 30 seconds to
disinfect it.
For
refrigerated food to stay fresh for as long as possible, it is
critical that your refrigerator is consistently below 40° F –
anything higher than that and bacteria growth rates begin to
skyrocket. If your refrigerator is not maintaining a constant
temperature, it could be heading towards a complete breakdown. If
your refrigerator isn’t operating properly and you live in New York,
call 24/7 Refrigerator Repair at 866-782-9376. We have more than 75
years of experience and provide emergency support every hour of every
day of the year.
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Kitchen Safety Tips

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The
kitchen is a wonderful place; it is where food comes to life and
hunger goes away. While it may be one of your favorite places in the
house, it is also one of the most dangerous. Hot pans, sharp knives,
and spills are all common kitchen hazards. Use these five tips to
stay safe next time you cook.
  • Turn off stove when
    you are done cooking.     It can
    be easy to forget to turn off the stove-top or oven once you are done
    cooking. As soon as your food is ready, you just want to sit down
    and eat it, but is important to remember to completely shut off your
    stove first. Leaving it on wastes energy and is a fire hazard.
  • Turn pot handles
    towards back of stove.     This
    tip is especially important for readers with children. If you have a
    pot of boiling water and the handle is hanging over the front of the
    stove, kids will be able to pull on it and pour the scalding water
    all over themselves. Even if you don’t have kids, a swift bump with
    the hips can cause the pot to spill and leave you with painful
    burns.
  • Cut away from your
    body.     This is the first lesson
    in Knife Safety 101. When cutting foods, it is not uncommon for the
    knife to slip. If you are cutting away from your body, you will
    avoid the blade coming towards you in the event you mishandle it.
  • Beware of steam.
    Steam can cause burns just as
    easily as the surface it is rising from. If you are cooking with a
    covered pot or pan, be careful when removing the cover; get your
    hand out of the way as quickly as possible to avoid getting burned
    from the steam.
  • Ditch the loose
    clothing.     Do not wear baggy
    clothing when cooking. Loose shirts or sleeves can get in the way
    and potentially catch on fire. This includes dangling jewelry too,
    as it can get caught on pot handles.
Malfunctioning
refrigerators can also present safety hazards, especially if they are
leaking. If your refrigerator isn’t operating properly, call the
services of 24/7 Refrigerator Repair. Serving Long Island and New
York City for more than 75 years, our technicians can be at your door
within one hour of your call. To learn more about or company or
schedule an appointment, call us at 866-782-9376.
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How to Eliminate Refrigerator Odors

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Refrigerators
are amazing appliances and have helped to improve the quality life
across the country. Because of the invention of the refrigerator,
people’s diets have improved and diversified, and the risk of
foodborne illnesses has greatly reduced. Refrigerators aren’t perfect
though, as they are susceptible to breakdowns and developing terrible
odors from your foods. If your refrigerator currently reeks to high
heavens, use the tips below to rid the stench.
Conduct a Clean Out
One of
the biggest causes of unpleasant odors in your refrigerator is
spoiled food. To fix this problem, it is a good idea to fully clean
out your refrigerator to eliminate the source of the problem. Remove
all food items from your refrigerator, throwing away anything which
has expired during the process. Store what’s left in a cooler while
you wipe down the shelves, drawers, and interior walls of the
refrigerator until everything is spotless. Replace your items back in
the refrigerator and make sure to keep up with throwing expired foods
out in the future.
Use Deodorizers
If you
have removed the source of the stench but the smell is still
lingering, use a deodorizer to either absorb or overpower the scent.
Baking soda is a traditional deodorizer and has been used around the
kitchen for decades. Keeping an open box of baking soda on the top
shelf of your refrigerator will absorb any unpleasant odors in just a
day or two. Other household items you can try are coffee grounds and
cotton balls dipped in vanilla extract.
Airtight Containers
Some
foods can cause your refrigerator to stink even if they are still
fresh. If this is the case, the main offenders are usually leftovers.
To combat this, store all of your leftovers in airtight containers;
no more putting your pizza on a plate or leaving a bowl of chili
uncovered on your refrigerator shelf. Storing your foods in airtight
containers will not only contain their smell, it will help them stay
fresh for longer too.
24/7
Refrigerator Repair has been New York’s number one choice for
refrigerator repairs for the past 75 years. Our technicians are fully
licensed and experienced enough to repair any make and model of
refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, or wine cooler. As our name
suggests, we offer emergency services around the clock so you don’t
end up with a fridge full of spoiled food while waiting for a repair.
To learn more or schedule an in-home visit, call us anytime at
866-782-9376.