As summer vacations will soon be underway, the echo of this statement from the backseat will fill our ears. For my brother and I, a trip to grandma and grandpa’s meant a long trip to Northern Wisconsin. There were only two ways to get there by car from our home in Northern Indiana. We could […]
REVIEWED BY: Kathy Green, M.S.; Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Clark County
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I have a fellow co-worker whose favorite saying is “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.” This piece of advice applies to a wide variety of topics from using expired food to standing on the top of a ladder. In the world of food preservation, we can easily apply this to many techniques that […]
Food safety has definitely been in the news lately, everything from our favorite ice creams (cfaesnews@osu.edu ) to sharing time in fellowship with a pot luck dinner (http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/story/news/local/2015/04/21/church-picnic-botulism/26135211/ ). With all the concern, how do I make sure that I am providing safe food for my family? Here are a few tips to ensure you […]
Several large Listeria recalls have been in the news lately, so while I know it is a foodborne illness, I’m guessing many of you have the same question. What is Listeria and how do I protect my family? Listeria Listeria is the name of a hardy bacteria found in soil and water and some animals, […]
It’s that time of year when people want to enjoy the outdoors. If you are planning a day of hiking or just an outdoor picnic, here are some tips to keep in mind. Easy Foods to Pack Peanut butter Juice boxes, bottled water and shelf stable milk drinks Canned meats Whole fruits Crackers Granola bars […]
Almost every single member of my immediate and extended family has a birthday in March or April. For us, it is a time of gifting, celebrating and eating cake! It seemed like a great time to shed some light on a that question I get often: Can I leave cakes or pastries made with buttercream […]