{"id":91,"date":"2011-06-27T17:18:19","date_gmt":"2011-06-27T21:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.milkandhoneyorganics.com\/blog\/?p=91"},"modified":"2011-06-27T17:18:19","modified_gmt":"2011-06-27T21:18:19","slug":"happy-4th-of-july-picnic-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milkandhoneyorganics.com\/blog\/2011\/06\/27\/happy-4th-of-july-picnic-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy 4th of July Picnic Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.milkandhoneyorganics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/flag-fireworks-food.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92\" title=\"flag fireworks food\" src=\"http:\/\/www.milkandhoneyorganics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/flag-fireworks-food.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"709\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milkandhoneyorganics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/flag-fireworks-food.jpg 709w, https:\/\/www.milkandhoneyorganics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/flag-fireworks-food-300x112.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nothing says 4<sup>th<\/sup> of July like a good picnic! Red and white checkered table cloths, fireworks, grilling out, watermelon and potato salad come to mind. Unfortunately, many people end up with a food-borne illness after such events. Below are some tips for keeping your Organic Picnic Celebration healthful and safe.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash produce thoroughly and use sanitary guidelines while preparing your picnic dishes.\n<ul>\n<li>Wash hands before handling any food. If you handle unwashed items, wash your hands again before handling clean items.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t lick your fingers or touch your hair while preparing food. (Oh, and use a clean utensil for taste testing\u2026and don\u2019t double dip.)<\/li>\n<li>Use clean utensils and containers. (Don\u2019t forget to bring extra utensils, in case they happen to fall on the ground at the picnic area.)<\/li>\n<li>Prepare hot foods just before leaving and make sure they are thoroughly cooked to prevent contamination or food-borne illnesses. If using a grill at a picnic area, be sure to clean the grill prior to use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Store food in refrigerator or cooler until ready to serve.\n<ul>\n<li>Keep cold foods at or below 40F. (It helps if you transport your cooler in an air-conditioned vehicle and store the cooler in a shaded area, covered by a blanket until ready to serve.)<\/li>\n<li>Keep hot foods at or above 140F. (Some items can be kept warm on a lit grill or by using other equipment.)<\/li>\n<li>If cooking at the campsite, keep raw meats separate from prepared foods. (Oh, and please don\u2019t put your cooked meat back on the same plate the raw meat touched.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.\n<ul>\n<li>If food is out for more than 2 hours, throw it away; in extremely hot weather, you might reduce this time limit to 30 minutes to an hour to be on the safe side.<\/li>\n<li>Cold water is not cold enough to prevent bacterial growth. If your ice has melted, pitch the food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Keep lids on containers except while serving.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the bugs away from\u00a0 your picnic (insects can carry harmful bacterias).\n<ul>\n<li>What prevents flies? Basil and Bay Leaves or Cloves.<\/li>\n<li>What prevents mosquitoes? Citronella Candles (or mix some citronella essential oil in an apple cider vinegar and witch hazel mixture and use in a spray bottle: recipe\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.diylife.com\/2007\/07\/17\/how-to-make-your-own-organic-mosquito-repellent\/http:\/www.diylife.com\/2007\/07\/17\/how-to-make-your-own-organic-mosquito-repellent\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>What prevents ants? Tansy or Peppermint.<\/li>\n<li>I would recommend using a simple herb garden theme down the center of your table with citronella candles around the edges of the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Bring plenty of clean water to drink.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to pack hand sanitizer. If you want to make your own natural\/organic hand sanitizer, check out the recipes below:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_2223499_natural-antibacterial-hand-sanitizer.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_2223499_natural-antibacterial-hand-sanitizer.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_2223499_natural-antibacterial-hand-sanitizer.html\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.prissygreen.com\/2009\/10\/make-your-own-hand-sanitizer.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.prissygreen.com\/2009\/10\/make-your-own-hand-sanitizer.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.prissygreen.com\/2009\/10\/make-your-own-hand-sanitizer.html\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcnewyork.com\/on-air\/as-seen-on\/Make-Your-Own-Healthy-Hand-Sanitizer-59269172.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.nbcnewyork.com\/on-air\/as-seen-on\/Make-Your-Own-Healthy-Hand-Sanitizer-59269172.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Finally, don&#8217;t forget to follow proper safety precautions when near fireworks \u2013 even sparklers can be dangerous when used improperly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Have a safe and happy 4<sup>th<\/sup> of July<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">from Milk and Honey Organics!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing says 4th of July like a good picnic! Red and white checkered table cloths, fireworks, grilling out, watermelon and potato salad come to mind. Unfortunately, many people end up with a food-borne illness after such events. 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