Chef Valentina

It's World Food Safety Day!

And who better to drop some kitchen wisdom than our very own Chef Valentina from OzHarvest WA!

This one's simple but SO important

"Keep hot food hot and cold food cold — and never leave food sitting in the danger zone between 5–60°C for more than 2 hours."
— Chef Valentina, OzHarvest WA
That temperature range is where bacteria love to party — and nobody wants that kind of guest at the table!
Whether you're cooking at home, prepping for a big family feast or working in a commercial kitchen — this rule saves food, and it keeps people safe.
At OzHarvest, food safety isn't just a tip — it's at the heart of everything we do. Every meal we rescue and deliver meets strict food safety standards, because everyone deserves food that is not only good — but safe.
Stay safe. Eat well. And thank you Chef Valentina for keeping it real in the kitchen!
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🌿🍅 Excited to be presenting this beautiful workshop with the City of Swan! 🇮🇹♻️

Join me as we explore the art of Cucina Povera, the traditional Italian way of cooking that transforms simple, humble ingredients into nourishing meals while reducing food waste.

I will share practical tips, delicious recipes, and ideas to help you create more sustainable meals at home without sacrificing flavour. ❤️

📍 Caversham Community Centre
📅 Saturday 25 July | 10am–11:30am

Would love to see some familiar faces there!✨

https://events.humanitix.com/thinking-green-the-zero-waste-italian-kitchen-cooking-the-cucina-povera-way-in-caversham

On air this morning at Radio📻
So proud and grateful to represent Italy here, in a wonderful conversation with Amber Cunningham about Italy’s recognition as UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage , celebrating food as culture, connection and zero-waste values.
Zero waste isn’t a trend, it’s always been part of Italian food culture.🌱🇮🇹🍝🙌