Although arguably there is no connection between the meaning of a surname and a coat of arms, the origins as known seem to us unlikely given that a coat of arms of great prominence was granted to the family of Hurtado de Mendoza in circa 1600.
Freezing meat keeps bacteria in a dormant stage. However, once thawed, these bacteria can become active again. Never thaw meat on the counter or let it sit out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. In the summer, reduce this time to 1 hour.
Tips & Warnings. 1  You can refreeze salmon after defrosting it in the refrigerator if you do so within three days of thawing. 2  Do not thaw salmon at room temperature as this can cause food-borne illness.or the best results, plan ahead and thaw it in the refrigerator the day before you plan to cook it. The microwave leaves partially cooked patches that can become tough and dry, so it's not a recommended method, but you can thaw frozen salmon in cold water on short notice without any appreciable loss of quality.