Are you ready for a picnic? It’s picnic season. With the hot weather and transporting food we need to watch our food safety practices, or food-borne illness may be on our picnic table. Remember the #1 Food Safety rule “Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.” Be sure perishable foods (including meats) aren’t kept […]
You Heard Me – Protect Your Hearing
Every year my relatives and I attend a stock car race at the Michigan International Speedway. Some of us rent scanners and headphones so we can listen to drivers and the race. Those who do not wear headphones pull out earplugs and share. However, this means not everyone is wearing ear protection at all times, […]
Be Food Safe With Berries
Berry season is already upon us! Fresh berries can provide many wonderful nutrients that may decrease our risk of cancer and heart disease. To get the most out of those berries we need to be “food safe” when picking, selecting, or storing berries. Safe strategies for picking your own berries include(PDF)Links to a PDF document.: […]
In Need of Subjects for a Research Study
We began and ended this past week in the Extension offices with discussions about chicken. The big news is that there will be no chickens or chicken products at Ohio Fairs this summer. But as well, Ohio State University Extension is looking for people to take part in a research study to consider the consumer’s […]
Farm Market Food Safety
It’s summertime in Ohio and who doesn’t enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farm market? Fresh fruits and vegetables are both nutritious and delicious. According to recommendations from choosemyplate.gov, we should make ½ of our plate at every meal fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. So, why not use fruits and vegetables that […]
What if I Cannot Make My Mortgage Payment?
As we’ve all learned, it is nearly impossible to live life without experiencing one hardship or another. In many cases, an unexpected economic change can jeopardize your ability to meet mortgage obligations and increases your risk of foreclosure. Data from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency finds that the most common family crises that threaten […]