Canning Time: What To Know About Preserving Summer Garden Yields
Whether you are choosing to preserve your food by canning, freezing or drying, remember there are guidelines to follow for the best results both in safety and flavor
It's Patio Grilling Season, And Here Are Tips To Ward Off The Germs
The early spring weather has allowed us to enjoy several meals being prepared or served outdoors. I really look forward to this time as it seems food always tastes better when cooked on the grill. Whether you are looking forward to family reunions, picnics or just grilling on the patio, there are several things to keep in mind so that everyone enjoys the food, and it stays safe.
The Importance of Gratitude; And Turkey Tips
I encourage us all to pause and give thanks for the many blessings that we have and a few tips from “USDA Turkey Tips”
Tips On How To Preserve Food Safely
Many gardens are providing a wonderful harvest. My mother has been canning beans, freezing corn and sharing lots of zucchini with neighbors. You may have many items to share as well in feeling the success of filling the pantry with items for your family to enjoy this winter. In the office and as part of the state food preservation we receive many questions on how to preserve food safely. Here are a few of the most common ones.
Summer Grilling Tips From Meat To Marinade, Temperature To Stoarage
The days are getting warmer and after being cooped up for so long, I am excited to get outside and enjoy delicious food on the grill.
How To Handle Holiday Ham
Hams are served during the winter holidays more than any other time of year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It’s easy to prepare and serve, but must be handled in a way to prevent foodborne illness.
Mindfulness and Food Safety
Are you ready? It may feel like the season of wonder…as in how will I get it all done? Maybe this is the year to really ask, where do I find the most joy in the season?
COVID-19 and Deer Hunting Pathogen Safety
Fact Sheet originally published on OhioLine, https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/1027
COVID-19 and Deer Hunting Pathogen Safety
Scott P. Kenney, PhD, Assistant Professor, Center for Food Animal Health, Departments of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Preventative Medicine, The Ohio State University
Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for a Terrific Thanksgiving Turkey
Before Thanksgiving, first-grade teacher Myranda Miller does a fun activity with her Wooster Township Elementary School class. She gives her students a worksheet titled “How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey” and the responses are fun to read.
Here are a couple from Max and Maleena.
Canning Preparation
This past weekend, I was able to get a few items into my garden. I know it’s later than usual, but with my schedule that’s what worked following vacation. Home canning has been passed on from my grandmother to my mother, to me and our girls. There’s just something special about being able to replicate flavors from the seed to the table. With that in mind, it’s a great time to get your equipment in working condition so that when your produce is ready, you are too! Here’s a quick list to get you started: