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Have you had your canner checked this year?

The season of fresh fruits and vegetables is here.  How nice it is to be able to enjoy local fruits and berries that we can either freeze or preserve using a water bath canner for family meals when the snow flies.  But with our vegetables, we must use a pressure canner that’s in good working […]

WRITTEN BY: Melinda Hill

REVIEWED BY: Kate Shumaker, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Holmes County

SOURCES:

  • http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can4_vegetable.html

REFERENCES:

  • http://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5344

What’s Your Focus in 2016?

I want to wish you all a wonderful 2016!! As I was reflecting for New Year Resolutions, I found this from Michael Josephson founder of the Josephson Institute, known for his work in Character Education. His words gave me inspiration for the New Year, and I offer them to you for your consideration. *I am […]

WRITTEN BY: Melinda Hill, Family and Consumer Science Educator, Ohio State University Extension Wayne County

REVIEWED BY: Candance Heer, Family and Consumer Science Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County

SOURCES:

  • Character Counts, Michael Josephson Institute

Mindful Shopping

It’s a wonderful time of the year. I enjoy the special events that come with the holidays, especially the family time together. One of the tasks that is added to our schedules is shopping for presents. Have you ever considered being mindful with shopping instead of impulsive?  Dr. April Benson suggests that we ask ourselves […]

WRITTEN BY: Melinda Hill, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Ohio State Universtiy Extension, Fairfield County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Pixabay

SOURCES:

  • National Endowment for Financial Education
  • Spendster

REFERENCES:

  • Psychology Today, Posted Feburary 2009

Apple Season, What’s Your Favorite?

What’s your favorite fall aroma?  There are many to choose from, but I love the smell of warm apples.  That list extends to apple pie, applesauce and apple bread, and the best part is there are always new recipes to try and many varieties of apples to experiment with.  How do I make sure they are safe […]

What’s Your Choice?

The morning is like many others. The routine is as it has been for years with a few changes as the girls grew older and moved off to college. When they were not there to talk to, I found the noise of the TV to fill the morning silence. In the car and off to […]

Salsa Time

Red, Yellow or Green tomatoes come in many different sizes, shapes and colors, but when it comes to processing them, they are all treated the same. When you are making a particular recipe, look for the qualities that best fit your need. I’ve had several calls about making salsa, so here are a few tips […]

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