Category: Food

The Gut Microbiome and Its Role in Health

Jul 19, 2023 | Food, Health

Your gut microbiome could cause disease or make a disease get worse. The gut microbiome is a combination of bacteria, viruses, protists, and other microorganisms that live in your gut. Bacteria is a...

Get Your Calcium-Rich Foods

Jun 30, 2023 | Food, Health

Get enough calcium with dairy and non-dairy sources.

Drying Foods

Jun 30, 2023 | Food, Preservation

Discover the benefits of drying foods and learn techniques for fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)

Jun 28, 2023 | Food, Safe Handling

Understand the basics of country of origin labeling (COOL).

Food Allergies

Jun 28, 2023 | Food, Health

Learn about food allergies with practical tips and information.

June Is National Dairy Month

Jun 5, 2023 | Food, Tasty Bites

June is recognized as National Dairy Month, which started in 1937 to promote drinking milk. It is a great way to start the summer with nutrient-rich dairy foods, including milk, yogurt, or cheese....

Canning Tools

Apr 14, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites

Lid Lifter/Lid Wand The canning lid lifter/lid wand is a magnet attached to a short plastic stick and is a useful tool for lifting metal lids from hot water. Lid wand brands include Back to Basics,...

Say “No” to Old Pickle Recipes

Apr 14, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites

The Question “I recently made homemade dill pickles by my grandmother’s recipe; I have made pickles by this recipe for a very long time. This year the pickles were bubbling when I opened...

Pressure Canning Revisited

Apr 14, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites

A frequent question to the Home & Garden Information Center: “I canned my green beans in a water bath canner. Are they safe?” Often this question is prefaced by “My mother and...

Why Mason-type Canning Jars

Apr 14, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites

The major reason we recommend Mason-type canning jars is our experience with them and their decreased rate of breakage compared to mayonnaise jars, salad dressing jars, spaghetti sauce jars, or...

Watch the Headspace

Apr 14, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites

Headspace is the unfilled space between the food in a jar and the lid of a jar. General canning headspace recommendations from the United States Department of Agriculture are as follows:  Leave ¼...

Preserving Freshness: The Basics of Food Preservation

Apr 10, 2023 | Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites

Food preservation is an age-old practice that has allowed us to enjoy fresh food throughout the year. From refrigeration to freezing or pickling to drying, there are countless ways to keep your food...