It is that time of the year that we are seeing lots of produce ready for harvest in our gardens, community gardens or farmers markets. Knowing the proper canning method and equipment needed to preserve the produce for your family is important. Canning Equipment When putting food up using a canning method there are some […]
Rethinking Food Scraps
Preparing food generates scraps that are thrown away. Food scraps are the kitchen and restaurant waste from meal preparation, including vegetable peels, meat trimmings, and fruit cores as examples. Food scraps can also result from excess food or unwanted leftovers. Unfortunately, food waste can be a common occurrence in our daily lives and a systemic […]
Test for Radon in Winter
January is the best time of the year to use the short-term test kit to check for radon in your home. The short-term test kit works best when all doors and windows are closed and little fresh air is entering the house. Why should you be concerned about radon in your home? It is the […]
