I was sick all day yesterday. It wasn’t the flu. I went over what I ate and forgot that I always cook/make my own lunch and I was running really late so picked up a sandwich and took it home, five minutes from checkout to opening the sandwich. Jim always says we never become ill eating my food.
There is no cross-contamination in our kitchen, and I wash my hands every time it’s needed. If I could nail it to a slice of turkey (cooked to the wrong temperature or left out too long) or shred of lettuce (prep cook didn’t wash hands) I’d do so but can’t, only know what I ate the last 24 hours and that my husband wasn’t sick.
Yes, we do have favorite restaurants that are very mindful of their ingredients and preparation (and, I hope, storage). We don’t normally get to see those kitchens but enjoy the results of their creative efforts. In the meantime I’m at the stove, frig and pantry for our family’s needs. Hope you are as well! Cheers, Dee
Cooking with Dee 