Tidbits
Tidbits is a monthly senior food program publication that contains features like healthy eating tips, recipes, and information about food distributions.
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 This month's featured commodity is canned diced tomatoes. 
Slow Cookers and Food Safety
Opening the front door on a cold winter evening and being greeted by the inviting smells of beef stew or chicken noodle soup wafting from a slow cooker can be a dream come true. Winter is not the only time a slow cooker is useful. But is a slow cooker safe? Yes. The slow cooker, a countertop electrical appliance, cooks foods slowly at a low temperature—generally between 170° and 280° F. The low heat helps less expensive, leaner cuts of meat become tender and shrink less. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking and steam created within the tightly-covered container combine to destroy bacteria and make the slow cooker a safe process for cooking foods. Reprinted in part from the USDA. Learn more in this month's edition of Tidbits.
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