Summer is here, and it’s bringing with it all of your favorite foods. But before you pack that egg salad for the picnic — or fire up the grill — Chef Colton Nessmith of Orange County Technical College has some tips make this summer a safe one.

Packing a Cooler

An efficiently packed cooler not only keeps your food cold longer, but could prevent illness.

Safe Food Handling

One simple step can make the difference between spending your weekend on the lake or in the emergency room.

Keeping it Cold

You’ve just put your famous macaroni salad in the cooler with ice. How long will it keep?