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Shipping holiday food: How to properly prepare, package, send

October 21, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people have not been able to visit family and friends as they normally do, so this holiday season sending traditional homemade specialties and foods can be especially meaningful. Robert Gravani, emeritus professor of food science and a food safety expert, says in order to assure food arrives in good condition and is safe to consume, it’s important to avoid perishable and fragile foods, to properly package items and to ship early to avoid delays.

Food & Agriculture
Agriculture and Life Sciences

Turkey or Tofurky: Proper planning for a perfect Thanksgiving

November 18, 2019

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, families are likely starting to organize their holiday dinner. Cornell University experts Adrienne Rose Bitar and Robert Gravani comment on the history of vegetarian Thanksgiving meals and offer tips on how to keep this year’s dining experience safe.

Arts and Sciences
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Food & Agriculture
Arts & Humanities

Top tips for a safe, salmonella free Thanksgiving

November 14, 2018

With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, Robert Gravani, professor of food science, says this salmonella outbreak is a reminder that proper planning and attention to detail are important for the preparation of a safe and delicious Thanksgiving meal.

Food & Agriculture
Health, Nutrition & Medicine
Agriculture and Life Sciences

Maximize Memorial Day festivities: Food safety made palatable

May 15, 2018

Robert Gravani, food safety expert and professor emeritus of food science at Cornell University, says that there are several steps that people can take to make summer picnics safe.

Agriculture and Life Sciences

Weather and food: Cornell experts dish out tips for July 4th

June 30, 2017

Millions of Americans will hit the road for the beach, mountains or a simple backyard barbecue or picnic this holiday weekend. Samantha Borisoff, a climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University, says hot temperatures with a possibly of thunderstorms are in the forecast.

Engineering
Agriculture and Life Sciences

Food, family, forecast: Countdown to Thanksgiving

November 16, 2017

Robert Gravani, Karl Pillemer and Jessica Spaccio offer advice for a safe and stress-free holiday.

Human Ecology
Agriculture and Life Sciences

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