Author: Faith C Isreal

National Oatmeal Cookie Day

Apr 4, 2022 | Food, 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...

National Apple and Cranberry Month

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...

Praline Apple Bread

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...

Food Safety Education Month

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...

Safe Handling of Sausages & Hot Dogs

Jul 23, 2021 | Food, Safe Handling

Find out how to safely store and serve sausage and hot dogs.

Safe Handling of Lettuce & Leafy Green Salads

Jul 23, 2021 | Featured, Food, Safe Handling

Discover how to handle leafy greens safely for healthy salads.

Leafy Green Basics

Jul 23, 2021 | Food, Fruits & Vegetables, Health

Learn about selecting, storing, and using leafy greens.

National Strawberry Month

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...

Food Delivery: Is there a need for a Food Handler’s Training?

Apr 29, 2021 | Tasty Bites

Not going out for sit down dinners just yet? Did the pandemic increase your food delivery orders? Do you think about your food being safe during delivery? Has your twenty-piece entrée arrived with...

National Soup Month

Jan 7, 2021 | Food, Tasty Bites

It may be cold outside, but you can help take the chill out of winter with a warm bowl of your favorite soup to enjoy with your family and friends. January is National Soup Month and is a great time...

National Sandwich Month

Aug 17, 2020 | Tasty Bites

You may be home quarantining or working from home; however, that does not necessarily mean you desire to cook three meals a day with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. August is National Sandwich Month,...

Freezing Basics

Jul 15, 2020 | Food, Preservation

Master the basics of freezing foods to maintain flavor, texture, and nutrition.