National Ice Cream Day
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! July is National Ice Cream Month, including National Ice Cream Day, which is always on the third Sunday of July. This year we’re celebrating on...
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Jul 5, 2022 | In the Garden
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! July is National Ice Cream Month, including National Ice Cream Day, which is always on the third Sunday of July. This year we’re celebrating on...
Jun 7, 2022 | Food, Safe Handling, Tasty Bites
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people, or 1 out of every 10 people on the planet, contract a foodborne disease each year. June 7, World Food Safety Day,...
May 19, 2022 | Tasty Bites
Bringing your lunch is a sure way to save money on eating out during the work week, and it’s also a great way to know what you’re putting in your body. You can always pack the classic peanut butter...
Apr 14, 2022 | Food, Safe Handling
Keeping food safe on your next adventure is crucial to protecting yourself, your family, and your friends from foodborne illnesses. Follow these easy food safety recommendations for properly...
Apr 4, 2022 | Tasty Bites
It’s Oatmeal Cookie Day! Oatmeal cookies have been around for years. Although our modern-day version is much sweeter, oatcakes and oatmeal cookies share many of the same ingredients, including...
Oct 7, 2021 | Tasty Bites
October has rolled in, and with it comes National Apple and Cranberry Month. At this time of year, you may see more and more recipes prepared with apples or cranberries. Apples and cranberries can...
Sep 2, 2021 | Recipes
Ingredients 1 ½ cup chopped pecans, divided 8 ounces sour cream 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking...
Sep 2, 2021 | Tasty Bites
September is National Food Safety Education Month and serves as a great reminder to all consumers of the importance of preventing food poisoning. Everyone is at potential risk for a foodborne...
Jul 23, 2021 | Food, Safe Handling
Selecting the Best Sausage There are so many varieties of sausages! How long can you store them—and where? Are they fully cooked or not? The following background information will answer these...
Jul 23, 2021 | Featured, Food, Safe Handling
Safe handling practices are crucial when preparing fresh lettuce, and proper washing is fundamental to this process. Fresh lettuce may be picked from a garden, purchased at farmer’s markets,...
Jul 23, 2021 | Food, Fruits & Vegetables, Health
Buying & Storing Greens When selecting greens for cooking, remember they cook down considerably, by one-quarter or more, from their original volume. Wrap fresh greens in damp paper toweling,...
May 13, 2021 | Tasty Bites
Bright and tasty is what the month of May represents. Sunny skies bring in National Strawberry Month. A time of year where this sweet red fruit is in season and is used within many recipes from...
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