Cook with your kids tonight.
Every parent wants to have happy, healthy kids. Instead of just talking to them about good eating habits, take the next step -- bring the kids in your life into your kitchen. Younger children will enjoy making messes with hands-on foods like meatballs and dry-rubbed meats, elementary aged kids get a real-life chance to practice measurements, while teens can have an adult's near-complete attention to discuss their latest drama while stir-frying some Tender Ridge™ Angus beef.

Kids and table decorations.
Are there small children in the house? You can make decorating the table easy for your next family celebration, by using sheets of 11x17 paper, decorated with your kid's best artwork, as placemats. Have a birthday in the family? Surprise the celebrant with a set of new placemats. Help her favorite youngster mount his or her best artwork onto large (10x13 or 11x17) sheets of colored construction paper. Now you can either coat them with decoupage glue or have them laminated. This is a gift that even someone who "has everything" will love.

Don't forget to teach food safety at home.
  • When shopping, select Tender Ridge™ Angus beef last, and bag separately in plastic bags.
  •Make sure the "sell by" date has not expired on fresh, raw meats.
  •Select meat packages that are cold to the touch and tightly wrapped, while frozen products should be frozen completely solid.
  •Wash hands before and after handling raw meats.
  •Use separate cutting boards, platters and utensils for cooked and uncooked meat.
  •Wash work surfaces and utensils with hot, soapy water after handling raw meat.
  •Thaw frozen meats in the refrigerator or thaw in the microwave. Never thaw meats on the counter.


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