Put safety on your holiday menu

Katherine Allen Contributor Last Saturday, I made a toaster waffle for breakfast. Since I didn’t want to dirty a dish, I grabbed a paper towel to grab the pastry. Well, I must have brushed against the element in the toaster oven, because suddenly, the paper towel burst into flames. For a scary moment, I realized how quickly a minor kitchen accident could turn into a real disaster. To ensure that you have an enjoyable time, consider three areas of safety while celebrating. Cooking Safety Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Cooking fires spike on Thanksgiving Day. Imagine three times more fires than the daily average during a time when families are gath