Robby If you’ve just cooked up a tasty plate of crispy bacon for breakfast, chances are your pet rats are nearby hoping for a bite. Rats are smart, social animals who often beg for scraps of human food But is it actually safe for rats to eat bacon? Let’s dive into the potential pros, cons and … Read more
Toaster ovens provide a quick and convenient way to cook small meals without heating up your entire full-sized oven. Their compact size makes them excellent for cooking ham slices, smaller hams, and even half hams perfectly moist and delicious. In this guide, I’ll share tips on choosing the right size ham, calculating cook times, preventing … Read more
As someone who loves visiting the deli counter at my local grocery store I’ve often heard customers ask for “ham off the bone.” This common request used to puzzle me – after all, most sliced deli ham doesn’t contain any bones! Over time I realized that “ham off the bone” is a shorthand way that … Read more
Beef baby back ribs are a popular BBQ dish that humans love to gnaw on. But what about our canine companions? As dog owners, it’s natural to want to share a tasty rib bone with our pups. However, not all bones are created equal when it comes to dogs. Beef rib bones can pose certain … Read more
Bacon is a beloved breakfast staple for many, adding a savory, smoky flavor to everything from eggs to sandwiches. But traditional bacon often contains nitrates and nitrites to preserve color and extend shelf life. These additives have been linked to health risks like cancer when eaten in high amounts. Thankfully, more and more brands now … Read more
Ham is a beloved cured meat that stars in many holiday meals and sandwiches But over the years, some unsettling rumors have emerged alleging that ham can harbor harmful parasites like worms. Are these claims rooted in truth or simply myth? As a food safety advocate, I decided to research the facts about ham production … Read more
In the biblical book of Genesis, Ham was one of the three sons of Noah who were saved from the Great Flood aboard the ark. Along with his brothers Shem and Japheth and their wives, Ham repopulated the earth after the floodwaters receded. But the Bible tells of an incident after the flood where Ham … Read more
Pre-cooked bacon can seem like a dream come true for busy folks who love the taste of bacon but don’t have time to cook it themselves. Simply heat and eat, right? But is scarfing down pre-cooked bacon every morning actually bad for your health? Let’s find out What is Pre-Cooked Bacon? Pre-cooked bacon, sometimes labeled … Read more
Sizzling bacon grease can cause painful burns in an instant. If you’ve experienced a bacon grease burn, you know how suddenly it happens and how much it stings. The hot oil can splash out of the pan, pop as it cooks, or spill as you drain it. Bacon grease burns often affect the hands, arms, … Read more
Cold smoking ham is an age-old process that infuses the meat with irresistible smoky flavor and preserves it for extended storage. But knowing exactly how long to cold smoke a ham can be tricky. Under-smoke it, and you won’t get the full flavor impact. Overdo it, and the ham can become unpleasantly bitter and acrid. … Read more