Food preservation season is now in full swing. I’m hearing about a lot of families making strawberry jam and freezing fresh berries, freezing rhubarb and getting ready for those peas and green beans to start coming on. Before preserving any food, consider the types of foods your family enjoys and the usefulness of the preserved […]
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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 […]
Food Safety: Nothing to Sneeze About
As a nation our consumption of produce, or fruits and vegetables, is increasing. We are encouraged to have 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. We are not meeting this goal but we are moving towards it. As we consume more produce we are at a higher risk of foodborne illness. In fact, 21% of […]
Delicious Winter Fruits and Vegetables
Eating more fruits and vegetables can be a challenge in the winter months, if you like fresh produce. In the summer months a bountiful supply of different fruits and vegetables tempt you at the Farmer’s Market and grocery stores. Most of us can get all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables from all over the […]
Enjoy Farmers’ Markets
Are you ready to enjoy great tasting tomatoes or corn on the cob? But, don’t have a garden? Don’t worry. You can get delicious produce at your local Farmers’ Market. Farmers’ Markets provide locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables and many other items. Since the food is grown locally and often picked the same day […]
Handling Produce Safely
Fresh asparagus, strawberries and blueberries can be found in your local grocery store, farm market, or pick your own farms. Handling them properly will keep you and your family safe. Harmful bacteria is found in the soil and water where fruits and vegetables grow so it is important to wash produce before eating. Most produce […]