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 […]
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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 […]
“Is It Done Yet?”
How many times have you heard “Is it done yet?” when you are fixing a meal? It doesn’t matter if it is the Thanksgiving turkey or a grilled burger or pork chops – they can’t seem to wait until it is done to eat. It is true that when cooking meats you need to use […]
Food Safety at Fairs and Festivals
As we flip the calendar page to July, a growing number of local fairs and festivals await us. Who can resist a funnel cake, fresh squeezed lemonade, or those fabulous fair fries? In my mind, I have this picturesque image of carefree summer days and evenings spent taking in the sites, sounds, and tastes of […]
Camping, Picnic, It’s time to get Outdoors!
One of my favorite things about summer is eating outside. Really, not just on a picnic table, but cooking food over an open fire or packing a snack or light meal to eat while riding the horses. Whatever your favorite outdoor activity might be, if you take food along, a few extra precautions will make […]
Be Food Safe at Your Picnic
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 […]