Author: Kate

Is your restaurant’s dumpster area a secret buffet for unwanted guests? In the food industry, keeping pests away is key for food safety and a good reputation. Commercial kitchens have special challenges with pest control for dumpsters. The constant flow of food waste draws many pests. Keeping dumpsters clean is crucial for food safety. With 76% of pests kept away by secure, strong plastic bags, good waste management helps a lot. Food workers can make a big difference with daily cleaning and smart dumpster placement. Let’s look at what should food workers do to prevent pests from finding food in…

The Food Code is an essential document in the food industry that helps ensure the safety of food served to the public. It sets standards and guidelines for the proper handling, preparation, and sanitation of food in various settings like restaurants, food processing plants, and retail environments. But who is behind publishing the Food Code? which agency publishes the food code ? Let’s dive into the details. What Is the FDA Food Code? The FDA Food Code is a collection of best practices, grounded in science, for managing food safety hazards in food establishments. The Code covers everything from temperature control…

Ensuring proper food safety is essential not only for the health of your customers but also for maintaining your business’s reputation. Whether you’re running a restaurant, food delivery service, or preparing meals at home, understanding and practicing proper food safety protocols can prevent foodborne illnesses and contamination. In this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps to prevent poor food safety, including tips on temperature control, cross-contamination, how to prevent poor food safety and safe food storage practices. What is the Best Way to Prevent Poor Food Safety? Foodborne illnesses are often the result of poor food safety practices. These illnesses…

While there are so many great gifts you can buy, those that nurture the soul and help the recipient preserve or improve their health are some of my favourites. They’re often indulgences they wouldn’t treat themselves to, and they can improve their life in many ways. In today’s post, I’ll be sharing some of my favourite self care gift ideas. These are a range of products that are sure to delight the women on your list! The Best Self Care Gift Ideas for Her 1. Comfy Pyjamas Slipping into a cute and comfortable set of pyjamas after a long day…

Finding ways to save time, money and be more efficient is something we can all get behind. Even if you’re only cooking for yourself or you and a partner or roommate, cooking and meal prep can be really time consuming. From planning your meals to grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning up, and packaging your food, the time can add up, and it seems to be a never-ending cycle. I do most of the meal planning and cooking in our house, and even though it’s just two of us (for now!), it takes up a lot of time. That can make the whole process feel less…

If you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve heard how important it is to build your email list. Relying solely on social media to reach existing and prospective customers has its limitations, whereas your email list is an asset you actually own. The key lies in how to grow your list. How do you encourage people to sign up for your updates? One of the best ways is to make your own online quiz and encourage respondents to provide their email address at the end. In today’s post, I’ll share how to do that using Interact, a fantastic tool. What…

When you’re feeling down, doing much of anything to boost your spirits can feel daunting. Sure, you want to get out of your rut, but you don’t always feel like you have the energy or stamina to really do much of anything. I’ve felt that way myself many times, especially this Winter. Whether it was the pregnancy hormones, depressing weather, or after-holidays lull, I’m not really sure. But I often felt down and wanted to find easy, creative ways to start feeling like myself again. (Major disclaimer: There’s something to be said for practicing emotional self care and truly feeling your feelings,…

Call them cheesy or cliché, but “follow your passion” quotes can be incredibly inspiring. They remind us of what’s possible, challenge us to dream big, and can push us to go outside our comfort zone. In fact, I love them so much that I’ve even created a Pinterest board with my favourite inspirational quotes! So in today’s post, I wanted to share five such quotes in hopes they inspire you. 5 Follow Your Passion Quotes That Will Inspire You #1. Mia Hamm If you don’t love what you do, you won’t do it with much conviction or passion. – Mia Hamm This…

Ever since I left my corporate job to work for myself, I’ve started cooking WAY more. I’m home during the day, making it easy to meal prep, start on recipes early, and defrost or marinate food as needed. I cook at least 4 times a week, and try to find recipes that yield lots of tasty leftovers so that we’re set for lunches without extra work. Not every recipe is a winner, but I’ve found some trusty sources for meals that are both healthy AND delicious, and that are pretty hard to mess up. (Which is always key!) Since I’m often asked…

If you’ve been following my blog or Instagram account for any time now, you probably know that my husband and I LOVE truLOCAL. It’s a Canadian monthly meat subscription that delivers high quality, locally-sourced meat products to our door, saving us time and connecting us with local farmers. truLOCAL currently ships across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia and you can learn more about them here. Since many of you are new to truLOCAL, I put together a screencast of the sign up process. It walks you through, step-by-step, how to start a new subscription including box size and frequency options, their unique “points” system to building…