What's For Dinner #82 - June 2022 - the Scary Campfire Stories and Sticky S'Mores Month

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A few things in the works; only the strawberries are “finished”.

Good!

My weekly Taco filling/mince. How long can I keep it warm?

First time making Baked Cauliflower with Salt Cod, Currants, and Pine Nuts , but uncertain about reducing almost $5.00 worth of heavy cream that might not be “appreciated”. Trying to start with a single serving.

How long do YOU keep food warm before serving. "Food safety" stuff.

Or tossing? No one else in my household seems to care how long food sits out, but I’m curious. I’ve read 60 celsius/140 Fahrenheit for 2 hours, but I’ve also read many food safety recommendations are based on the lowest common denominator. In my home I make a “taco filling”/ground beef pork “mince” almost every week, and never know exactly when it will be eaten. I don’t eat it, so whatever, but I still want to know. Assuming fresh meat, clean veg, good hygiene, reliable thermometer, etc, w…