Welcome to the first Food Safety Wednesday lesson. Each week we will cover one practical food safety topic — clearly, simply, and always grounded in current FDA guidance.
Head to the Food Safety Wednesday course to read the full lesson.
Now — let us start with the most important number in your kitchen.
Which of these common kitchen moments have you experienced?
🛒 Groceries in a warm car longer than you planned
🚫 Thawing something on the counter because you forgot to plan ahead
⏱️ Food sitting out at a party and wondering if it was still okay
🌡️ Never actually checking what temperature your refrigerator runs at
No judgment here — every single one of us has been in at least one of these situations. That is exactly why this conversation matters.
Drop your experience below — what happened, what you did, what you wish you had known. 👇
The best food safety conversations happen when real people share real moments from real kitchens. That is what this table is for. 💛
Connection over perfection, always.
Chef Jenn
Wandering Sunflower · The Flour & Heart Collective
Your kitchen coach — always at the table.
© 2026 Wandering Sunflower | Chef Jenn Taylor
📋 Food safety guidance based on current FDA Food Code standards at time of writing. Local regulations may vary. fda.gov/food