Whole Grains
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines promote following a healthy eating pattern across all life stages. The recommendation for grains at the 2,000 calorie level is 6 ounce-equivalents per day. At least...
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Using & Storing Summer Squash
South Carolina-grown summer squash is available mid-May through September. Summer Squash is Good for You Summer squash is very low in calories. Many squash varieties provide: vitamin C, vitamin A...
Food Safety Mistakes You Do Not Want to Make
#1 Using Dirty Hands to Prepare Foods We all know we should wash our hands before preparing food. But, did you know that not washing your hands before and during food preparation causes most...
Turkey Roasting Tips
It’s turkey time! Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday for cooking. Thanksgiving isn’t quite Thanksgiving for me without having the joy of all the food preparation. I like to plan a...
Which Foods Should I Select to Promote Health?
Selecting foods that help prevent chronic disease and promote overall health can be difficult for consumers. Supermarkets stocked with packaged products displaying misleading nutrition claims and...
Basics of Jelly Making
Jellied Products Jellies are usually made by cooking fruit juice with sugar. Jelly should be clear or translucent and firm enough to hold its shape when turned out of the container. Jams are thick,...
Preserving Pumpkin & Winter Squash
Cooking The easiest way to prepare the pulp of pumpkin or hard winter squash is to bake it in the oven. Wash the pumpkin or squash and cut in half crosswise. Remove its seeds and strings. Place the...
Home Freezing Equipment
The type of freezer to purchase will depend on family size, whether fresh produce or large quantities of meat will be frozen, available floor space, and efficiency and defrosting features preferred....
Finding Reliable Recipes for Safe Food Preservation
There are numerous resources available to the public related to preserving foods at home. Many of them are not safe and may include recipes passed down from previous generations and random internet...
Healthy Eating Habits for Children
Children need to develop good eating habits early in life. Being overweight is a common nutrition problem among American children today, tripling since the 1970s. Being overweight during childhood...
Common Pickle Problems
Can I use flaked salt for pickling? Most recipes call for granulated pickling or canning salt. Flake salt varies in density and is not recommended for pickling. When making quick process pickles,...
Apple Basics
Apple Information Always look for fresh-looking, firm apples with good color. Handle apples carefully to prevent bruises. Store apples in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Warm temperatures cause...