Be safe and smart when cooking
February 17, 2010 by admin
Filed under Tip of the Week
Little things we do can help to keep us safe. Don’t wear loose fitting clothes, such as a robe, when cooking on the stovetop. Loose clothing can easily catch fire, resulting in serious injury. So, be smart and safe and change out of your robe or other loose clothing before you do your cooking.
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