As summer reaches an end, we begin the exciting process of harvesting our overflowing gardens and using homegrown produce to make delicious meals and treats. Making these yummy goodies can be a fun way to taste the flavors of the season and to get healthy vitamins and minerals into our diets. Additionally, it is a […]
Clean and Sanitize Your Kitchen
I always clean and sanitize my counter-tops and cutting boards after I prepare raw meat, but I am reminded I should being doing it more often. One in six people become sick with food borne illness each year in the U.S. For some it is more than a day or two of diarrhea and vomiting. […]
How Much Energy Does Your Kitchen Use?
Kitchen Energy Usage For those of us with big gardens, August and September are the heart of canning and preserving season. My wife puts up dozens and dozens of jars of raspberry jam, pickles, pickled beets, and other assorted vegetables. We also freeze lots of veggies to enjoy the bounty of our garden during the […]
