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Food Safety & Storage

Is It Still Safe to Use ‘Expired’ Spices?

assessing expired spice safety

Of course, using expired spices is usually safe, but how can you tell if they’re still good? Keep reading to find out.

The Culinary Gene Team
January 3, 2026

Oysters, Clams Linked To Salmonella Outbreak; River Closed To Harvesting

Food Safety & Storage

Oysters, Clams Linked To Salmonella Outbreak; River Closed To Harvesting

Virginia shut shellfish harvesting on part of the Little Wicomico River through Nov. 7…

The Culinary Gene Team
October 12, 2026

Sunday Edition: Cultivated Meat

Food Science

Sunday Edition: Cultivated Meat

A Sunday food-safety roundup traces cultivated meat’s shift from heavy investment to…

The Culinary Gene Team
October 12, 2026

I'm A Dietitian: This Is My Secret To Making A High-Protein Sandwich

Nutrition & Everyday Wellness

I’m A Dietitian: This Is My Secret To Making A High-Protein Sandwich

A Good Housekeeping dietitian shares ways to add protein and fiber to sandwiches, from…

The Culinary Gene Team
October 12, 2026

15 Best Halloween Cookie Cutter Sets for Spooky Baking in 2027

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15 Best Halloween Cookie Cutter Sets for Spooky Baking in 2027

Compare 15 Halloween cookie cutter sets by shape variety, material, set size, and ease…

The Culinary Gene Team
October 11, 2026