Food fright
“It seems like avoiding death by spinach--or peanut butter or other tainted foods--is out of our hands. But there’s a lot
you can do to stay safe.”
Credit: Aimee Herring
All right, I love shopping for food, especially the prepared kind. The truth is my cooking isn’t so great and I’m fine with
that--but I certainly wouldn’t want it to kill anyone! With all the food scares lately, that’s become a real worry. The worst
part:
It seems like avoiding death by spinach--or peanut butter or other tainted foods--is out of our hands, with killer microbes like E. coli on the loose.
But as you’ll learn from this issue, there’s a lot you can do to stay safe. Our special food package, available in this month's issue, includes simple ways to avoid inadvertently poisoning your friends and family.
Our food package also solves mysteries like how long you can keep opened jars of pasta sauce--a furious debate in my house until recently--and how you can put an end to those funky freezer flavors. We also help you avoid mistakes you might be making when you’re buying staples like meats and veggies so you can get the best every time you shop. (Turns out you can’t judge a package of meat by its color.) And don’t miss our roundup of great recipe Web sites. You’ll want to check them out for tonight’s dinner.
Rather shop than eat? I can't say I blame you. Just be sure to check out our tips to avoid getting taken when shopping for jewelry, our guide to the best beauty sites and our behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to be a paid mystery shopper. And, when you're done, tell us about your worst shopping mistake. Or better yet, send us a picture. We promise not to be too hard on you.
Lisa Lee Freeman
Editor-in-Chief
It seems like avoiding death by spinach--or peanut butter or other tainted foods--is out of our hands, with killer microbes like E. coli on the loose.
But as you’ll learn from this issue, there’s a lot you can do to stay safe. Our special food package, available in this month's issue, includes simple ways to avoid inadvertently poisoning your friends and family.
Our food package also solves mysteries like how long you can keep opened jars of pasta sauce--a furious debate in my house until recently--and how you can put an end to those funky freezer flavors. We also help you avoid mistakes you might be making when you’re buying staples like meats and veggies so you can get the best every time you shop. (Turns out you can’t judge a package of meat by its color.) And don’t miss our roundup of great recipe Web sites. You’ll want to check them out for tonight’s dinner.
Rather shop than eat? I can't say I blame you. Just be sure to check out our tips to avoid getting taken when shopping for jewelry, our guide to the best beauty sites and our behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to be a paid mystery shopper. And, when you're done, tell us about your worst shopping mistake. Or better yet, send us a picture. We promise not to be too hard on you.
Lisa Lee Freeman
Editor-in-Chief
| Click any of the links below for a selection of articles from the August/September 2007 issue of ShopSmart;) Your worst shopping mistakes You bought that? Tell us about it--or better yet, send us a picture! How to spot a fake Think that designer jewelry is a steal? It might be a scam. See our tips to avoid getting taken. The best beauty sites Where to find great deals on cosmetics, perfumes and more. 11 ways to slash your grocery bill Finding cheaper stores, fake-outs to avoid and other shopping tactics. What's cooking online Need a recipe? Turn on the computer instead of cracking open a cookbook. A day in the life of a mystery shopper Where to find great deals on cosmetics, perfumes and more. Sunscreen dos and don'ts Get it right for maximum protection from UV rays. Can't find ShopSmart in your local bookstore? Order it online or call our toll-free number to get your copy now. |
