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Can You Put Hot Food in The Fridge?

September 27, 2019Shirley Rhoades

Whether it's leftovers, your meal prep for the week, or a fresh batch of bacon jam, should you put hot food in the fridge? Shirley, our resident Food Safety Officer,...

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What's the Difference Between Use By and Best Before Dates?

September 3, 2019Shirley Rhoades

All food requires a label in the U.K. in order to be sold legally. Some foods must have a use by date, while others a best before date. This different...

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How is Turkey Bacon Made?

August 8, 2019Matthew Rhoades

So you've heard of turkey bacon, and you've been told it's healthier for you than regular bacon (the pork one), but you now want to know how exactly it is...

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Sirloin v's Ribeye

July 30, 2019Matt Rhoades

What exactly is the difference between sirloin and ribeye steak, and which should you be buying? The True Bites butchers are here to help...

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What's the Best Cut for Pulled Pork

July 12, 2019Matt Rhoades

Pulled pork seems to be undergoing a bit of a renaissance of late, I'm sure you've heard about it and seen it on plenty of restaurant menus. What people don't know is...

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How To Cook Fillet Steak

July 5, 2019Matt Rhoades

Right, you've gone all out and bought the most revered steaks money can buy, now you've got to cook them and you really don't want to mess it up. We are...

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