But in the process, Xavier’s stepfather said, the 10-year-old lost his balance and fell face-first to the ground — right where he and his friends had stuck a long metal meat skewer they had found.

Instead, use a skewer. Even if you don't have a meat thermometer, don't go straight to cutting your roast beef in half to figure out whether or not it's done. HOME ...

A meat thermometer is great for checking the internal temperature of a roasted joint so you can pull it out of the oven at the perfect succulent moment. While this nifty piece of kitchen equipment is ...