Recycling Planet Green:Have a Clean, Safe Thanksgiving with these 10 Tips
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto 
on 11.27.08
Thanksgiving was our first holiday when Planet Green was in beta a year ago. We recycle a few of the posts here. Kelly Rossiter writes:
Food-borne illnesses are always an issue in the kitchen. Thanksgiving seems rife with food-poisoning possibilities, so here are some tips to keep your family and friends healthy and happy.
1. Always wash your hands thoroughly before handling food of any kind. Remember to wash them every time you touch raw poultry-and I mean every time.
2. If your turkey is fresh, remove the innards right away and rinse out the cavity with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Keep it refrigerated until you are ready to stuff it.
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