As you set your New Year’s resolution I’m sure you didn’t include being food safe. How often does someone in your home have stomach related illnesses after a family gathering? Do you wonder if it was food poisoning from improper refrigeration, heating, or hand washing? Trust me, I do. I constantly preach to my friends […]
Safely Mail Packages to the Military and Family Members
Would you like to safely sendoff homemade or local products to friends or family in the military? Or send a food package to family members who live thousands of miles away? There are tips to ensure your package arrives safely and with the gifts intact. What should you include: Hard candies, peanut brittle, toffee, fudge, […]
September is National Food Safety Education Month!
With the high number of food borne illnesses mentioned regularly in the news, reminding individuals, families, and food service staff about the basics of food safety is very important. Every time we turn around there are new cases of E. coli, listeria, salmonella, or foods that have been contaminated by potential allergens. What are the […]
Garden Beets – Give This Trendy Vegetable a Try
Table or garden beets (or salads from beet tops) are showing up on menu’s and recipe boards everywhere. If you haven’t tried them in a while, it may be time to give them another shot at becoming a favorite. Many “Super Food” lists contain beets because of their antioxidant properties, folate, fiber, potassium, vitamin A, […]
Food Safety at Fairs or Festivals
Summer and early fall are filled with weekends of community fairs and festivals. Many of these events provide an opportunity to highlight music, nature, and achievements of both youth and adults. While these things are great – it is the food that really gets everyone so excited! Think “Rib Fest”, “Chili Cook-off”, funnel cakes, milk […]
Strawberries – First Big Fruit of the Summer
While strawberries have always been a popular pick-your-own fruit, today they have also become a hit with home gardeners and those with container gardens. If you planted strawberries; what are the nutritional benefits, how do you care for them, and how can you use them? Nutritional facts on a 1 cup serving of strawberries: Contain […]