Cooking for someone with a severe food allergy can be intimidating. And with food allergies on the rise, it’s becoming more common than ever. You want people to enjoy your food. But you would never want to be responsible for giving someone a severe allergic reaction. Thankfully, with the right knowledge and planning, cooking for […]
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Storing Foods Safely to Prevent Foodborne Illness
When we think of food safety, we usually think about cooking foods properly to prevent getting anyone sick. However, storing foods properly is just as important to prevent foodborne illness. Just like the actual preparation of food, all it takes is a little common sense to make sure you’re storing food safely. Keep foods cold […]
American as Apple Pie? Not So Fast
There are certain things that just evoke America: – Baseball. – Uncle Sam. – Corn fields. – Apple pie. But what if we told you one of these iconic symbols doesn’t really belong on the list? Turns out there’s nothing all that American about apple pie. In fact, neither apples or pie originated in North America: the ancient Egyptians get the credit for creating […]
Tracing Tacos – A Journey Through Time
When thinking about famous foods from around the world, some key dishes come to mind. We’re willing to bet Mexican cuisine ranks high on many people’s lists, with tacos at the top. But, have you ever stopped to wonder how the tasty taco came to be? It turns out, the history of the taco is […]
What is CookinGenie
What is CookinGenie? CookinGenie is a service where delicious and healthy home-cooked meals come with only a couple of taps on your smartphone. The twist is that the food is cooked right in your kitchen. It’s not catering. It’s not meal kits. It’s not food delivery. It’s not frozen 500 miles away. It’s made fresh […]