Many of us pack a lunch for work every day and soon we will start packing lunches for children going back to school(PDF)Links to a PDF document.. One of the fun things I remember about back-to-school shopping was picking out a lunch box for that year. Believe it or not, my husband still enjoys carrying […]
Five Steps for Fast Family Meals
Research has shown time and again that eating meals together as a family has many benefits(PDF)Links to a PDF document. . . . but the reality is that it can be hard to get the family together every day for a meal. Here are a few suggestions that can help you keep meal preparation simple, […]
Go Local! Celebrate Local Foods Week!
August 9 – 15, 2015 is Local Foods Week in Ohio where we celebrate Local Foods. OSU Extension’s Signature Program, Local Foods encourages consumers to explore and buy local foods. Ohio Local Foods week is not only about enjoying the tastes of local foods but is also about becoming more aware and better informed about […]
Keepin’ It Cool: Traveling Safely with Food during the Summer
This post comes to you from my makeshift office at the Vinton County Fairgrounds. It’s hot, it’s humid, and there’s no relief in sight. In short- it’s summer! I like each of the four seasons for different reasons, but summer is my absolute favorite. I enjoy the sunshine, the warm temperatures, and all of the […]
Procrastination = Pain in the Purse
Note to self: It doesn’t pay to put off replacing things because you want to wait until they actually break or go bad. You might justify to yourself that you are trying to get every last ounce of usefulness out of an object before you replace it, but that gamble sometimes comes back to bite […]
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 […]