While turkey may be the centerpiece of a holiday meal at your house, healthy side dishes can be the spotlight. Selecting vegetables and fruits for the holiday dinner can be a great opportunity to experiment with colorful fall vegetables and salads. Look at your family favorites to see if you can reduce the sugar, fats […]
Home Canning Challenges and Risks
Among the shifts in home life brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant surge in home canning. This is not surprising, given the gardening boom, more time spent at home, and the economic downturn. Unfortunately, this has created some shortages that are not only frustrating for home preservers but can create serious safety […]
Save & Savor: Tips for Better Food Storage
Be sure foods you have grown or purchased are stored to preserve quality and nutritional value. Storing food properly can help you maintain safety, freshness and quality. Proper storage and preservation can also help avoid food waste. Storage Tips Purchase and/or preserve only the type and amount of food you will use. Buying in large […]
