Michael Sinclair Keep Food Safe When the Power Goes Out When the electricity stops, keep the refrigerator and freezer closed and note the time. Those two actions protect the cold air you already have and give you a starting point for food decisions later. ... Food Safety Meal Planning
Michael Sinclair Build an EleCafe Plate Around Rotisserie Chicken A rotisserie chicken can take care of one part of dinner before you get home. EleCafe’s ELE Plate gives that shortcut a useful structure: treat the chicken as the protein anchor, add vegetables or fru... ELE Plate EleCafe Quick Meals
Michael Sinclair Give Potatoes a Place in a Balanced Meal Potatoes can be the starchy part of a balanced meal. Keep that role clear, then choose a protein source, some other vegetables and the flavors you enjoy. There is no need to remove potatoes from dinne... Balanced Meals Practical Nutrition
Michael Sinclair Build an EleCafe Plate When Two People Want Different Portions Cook one dinner and let the people eating it decide how much of each component belongs on their own plates. EleCafe’s ELE Plate is a flexible way to do that: include vegetables or fruit, a recognizabl... Balanced Meals Meal Planning
Michael Sinclair Thaw Frozen Food With a Plan for Dinner Choose the thawing method before you need the food, not when the pan is already hot. For perishable frozen food, the safe options are the refrigerator, cold water or a microwave, followed by the handl... Food Preparation Food Safety
Michael Sinclair Compare Yogurts by the Label, Not Just the Front A yogurt container can make several promises at once: high protein, no added sugar, low fat or a particular style of preparation. The front helps identify the product, but the nutrition panel and ingr... Food Labels Practical Nutrition
Michael Sinclair Build a Vegetarian Dinner Around Protein, Iron and Variety A vegetarian dinner works best when it is planned as a meal in its own right. Removing chicken from a rice dish or leaving the meat out of a sandwich may leave you with something enjoyable, but it can... Balanced Meals Practical Nutrition
Michael Sinclair Use the ELE Plate for a Build-Your-Own Dinner A build-your-own dinner can be as simple as a pot of rice, a bowl of beans or cooked chicken, vegetables and a few toppings. Everyone starts with the same small collection of components, then assemble... Balanced Meals ELE Plate
Michael Sinclair Food Allergies and Labels: Check the Package Every Time If you have a food allergy, check the current package label every time you buy and use a product. A familiar brand, a similar flavor or a previous purchase does not replace reading the ingredients in ... Food Labels Food Safety
Michael Sinclair Make Canned Fish Part of a Balanced Meal Canned fish can be the protein part of an ordinary meal, not an elaborate snack-board project. Choose a fish you enjoy, read the label and add the other foods that make the meal useful to you: vegetab... Healthy Eating Meal Planning
Michael Sinclair Plan a Packed Lunch for the Day You Actually Have A useful packed lunch fits the day between your kitchen and the moment you eat. Before choosing the food, check the journey, storage, reheating and time available. Then pack a meal you enjoy, in conta... Food Safety Meal Planning Packed Lunch
Michael Sinclair Use the ELE Plate to Build a Satisfying Soup Meal EleCafe's ELE Plate framework works for a bowl as well as a plate. Start by identifying the vegetables, a clear protein source and a carbohydrate that fits the meal, then add enjoyable flavour. With s... ELE Plate EleCafe Soup