 Are you spreading dangerous bacteria around the kitchen and don’t know it? A study conducted in May 2018 by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) evaluated consumer food handling behaviours in a test kitchen. The study was conducted in six test kitchen facilities and cameras recorded participants’ actions and meal preparation from beginning to end. Before preparing the meal, a randomized treatment group watched a three minute USDA food safety video emphasizing the important of following proper food safety techniques and using a food thermometer.
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 OHEA is thrilled to congratulate OHEA member Erin MacGregor and her business partner, Dara Gurau, as they have been placed on the shortlist for Taste Canada Awards. In its 21st year, Taste Canada Awards has announced a shortlist of cookbooks and food blogs competing for a culinary writing award. 91 cookbooks and 50 food blogs are entered in the competition!
Brittaney Berendsen RD, PHEc, began her professional education at Brescia University College at Western University in London Ontario where she graduated with a BSc in Nutrition. She then went on to complete a Dietetic Internship at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener Ontario. After earning her RD Designation, Brittaney is now working as an Administrative Dietitian in the Nutrition Services Department at the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto Ontario.
Having worked in Healthcare Foodservice for five years prior to beginning her role as an Administrative RD, Brittaney has always enjoyed the organizational aspects of Nutrition Services and is dedicated to improving food in healthcare. Brittaney is also a self-proclaimed foodie and amateur food stylist. She loves to express her creativity in the kitchen through recipe development and is extremely passionate about cooking delicious food that nourishes.  As Professional Home Economists and students we know the benefits of cooking at home. As Mary Carver, P.H.Ec., explained in a news release titled “A Call for Improved Food Literacy,” there is growing concern about a general lack of time, knowledge and skills to prepare healthful, affordable meals at home. Many families claim they do not have the time to prepare meals from scratch, while others complain that food is too expensive.
Priceonomics analyzed data from a customer, wellio, to compare the cost of cooking at home from scratch versus delivery from a restaurant or meal kit service. Recipes excerpted from Homegrown, by Mairlyn Smith. Reprinted with permission of Whitecap Books, 2015. Here are four fantastic salad dressings for your all-Canadian salad. Want a smoother creamier salad dressing? Give it a whirl in an immersion blender. Want to double or triple the recipe? Go ahead. Just remember-for food safety, Health Canada recommends that all homemade salad dressings be stored in the coldest part of the fridge for no longer than 4 to 7 days.  By: Gurneet Dhami, P.H.Ec. Gurneet Dhami is a Masters candidate completing a dietetic training program and thesis surrounding dietetic diversity and professional culture at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has previously completed her studies at Ryerson University, where she has graduated from the BASc nutrition and food program (with a minor in sociology) as well as a certificate specializing in food security in her hometown of Toronto. Gurneet hopes to contribute to the dietetics profession through research and opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion of individuals from diverse backgrounds.  Professional Home Economists, Gurneet Dhami (left) and Sandra Matheson (right) attending the annual Toronto Nutrition Connection Luncheon in May 2018 By: Getty Stewart, P.H.Ec. of gettystewart.com Want to harvest fresh bunches of crimson red or golden beets? Now’s the time to get those beet seeds in the ground.  Recipes excerpted from Homegrown, by Mairlyn Smith. Reprinted with permission of Whitecap Books, 2015. Pancake Primer Here are some PHEc tips to ensure that every pancake and waffle is perfect.
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