Watermelon packs a lot of nutritional benefits.

Consider food safety when cooking and eating outdoors.

According to USDA statistics, more than 1.5 billion gallons of ice cream were produced in 2009.

Enjoy a little ice cream now and then as a special treat.

Cookie dough and cake batter usually contain raw eggs, which may be contaminated with salmonella.

Wheat has gluten and rice does not.

Eating meals as a family has many benefits.

I rarely write a food safety column with advice that I hope people do not need to follow.

Using an accurate food thermometer can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

You will need to do some advance preparation to be sure your perishable food remains cold and safe.