Thawing Food Safely

Date May 23, 2008

Freezing food is a great way to save it for later - but how do you thaw it safely? Much to my surprise, the book Culinary Fundamentals advises not to thaw food at room temperature.
Many, but not all, pathogens grow best within a temperature range from 41 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit (5 to 57 [...]