Five-Second Rule: After Dark

The kitchen can be a haven - for you and, if you’re not careful, for microbes that can be hazardous to your health. However, finding best practices for kitchen safety isn’t always easy. Is it better to wash or microwave your sponges? Are wooden cutting boards safer than plastic, or vice versa? Do eggs really need to be refrigerated? Get the truth from Chef Loretta Keller and Exploratorium Senior Scientist Julie Yu. In addition, get a better understanding about the gin distillation process and the safety issues around adding botanicals to the alcohol.

Part of After Dark (6:00 - 10:00)