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Can Homemade Garlic Infused Oil Cause Botulism?

Can Homemade Garlic Infused Oil Cause Botulism?

Picture this: you just whipped up a batch of garlic-infused olive oil. You’ve dropped a few fresh cloves into a pretty glass bottle, topped it off with extra-virgin, and set it on the counter. It looks like a million bucks. Then, a few days later, you pop the cork and see tiny bubbles rising. Maybe you even hear a faint fizz. Your heart sinks. You remember that Reddit thread about botulism. Should you toss it? Yes. Yes, you should. And I’m going to tell you exactly why, and more importantly, how to make safe garlic oil that won’t put you in the hospital.

Are Glass Meal Prep Containers Really Worth The Investment?

Are Glass Meal Prep Containers Really Worth The Investment?

We’ve all been there. You open the cabinet and face the leaning tower of mismatched plastic containers. You pull one out to pack your lunch, only to find it has that permanent, faint orange tint from last month’s bolognese and a lingering scent of… was it garlic or curry? You close the lid, hope for the best, and try not to think about your food tasting vaguely of everything you’ve eaten for the past six months.