Muffins are easy to make, carry and eat Depending on the ingredients, muffins can be a healthy mini-meal or a between-meal snack. When we buy muffins at the store or bakery, they are often a dense cupcake without frosting, high in fat and sugar and low in fiber, protein and nutrition. Homemade muffins, however, can […]
Looking for Canning Advice? Be Cautious
Finding Reliable Canning Advice Local farmers’ markets are now showcasing fresh, summer produce which means that canning season is here! For many of us, putting up seasonal produce harkens back to watching Grandma in the kitchen with a steaming canner and rows of quart jars cooling on a towel. If you remember fondly Grandma’s pickles, […]
Enjoy a Safe Easter Egg Hunt
From selecting the best eggs, to dyeing and hiding them, handle eggs safely to ensure a safe Easter egg hunt! Selecting eggs for dyeing Inspect fresh eggs before purchasing them, making sure that they are not dirty or cracked. Dangerous bacteria may enter a cracked egg. Store uncooked eggs in their original carton in the […]