1 Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees, poultry to 180 degrees, pork to 170 degrees, and ground beef to 170 degrees.  Keep foods out of the temperature danger zone â Once items are cooked, it is important to keep them warm or to refrigerate them promptly.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is an annual plant of the daisy family Asteraceae.It is most often grown as a leaf vegetable, but sometimes for its stem and seeds.oday, the majority of lettuce is grown for its leaves, although one type is grown for its stem and one for its seeds, which are made into an oil. Most lettuce is used in salads, either alone or with other greens, vegetables, meats and cheeses.
At first glance, kale, romaine, and spinach seem to be brothers and sisters but, in reality, theyâre not even in the same family. Kale is a proud member of the Brassica family and is related to broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Spinach, on the other hand, is in the same family with beets and the chards.Weâll cover the Chenopodiaceae, or goosefoot, family in a future column. That just leaves us with romaine.Romaine is a very popular lettuce and a healthy addition to your survival garden. This nutritionally packed leafy green powerhouse is part of the Asteraceae familyâone of the largest and most diverse families in the plant world.ale is a proud member of the Brassica family and is related to broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Spinach, on the other hand, is in the same family with beets and the chards. Weâll cover the Chenopodiaceae, or goosefoot, family in a future column.