Category: Tasty Bites

The Benefits of Seasonal Eating: Fresh, Nutrient-Dense, and Budget-Friendly

Aug 1, 2023 | Tasty Bites

As the year passes, and as each new season settles upon us, we are blessed with abundant and various seasonal crops and produce. While in most mainstream grocery stores, we can now find our favorite...

Meal Kit Boxes and Food Safety

Jul 31, 2023 | Tasty Bites

A meal kit delivery service sends a box of food ingredients to your home that contains everything you need to prepare a complete meal, including the recipe and instructions for preparing. There are...

How to Grill Safely

Jul 6, 2023 | Tasty Bites

Happy summer! One of the most popular activities during the summer months is grilling with family and friends. There are lots of ways to make grilling out safe for all! Here are some tips to follow...

Dairy and Diabetes: Decoding the Blood Sugar Connection

Jun 26, 2023 | Tasty Bites

When it comes to managing diabetes, understanding the impact of different foods on blood sugar levels is crucial. Dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, have long been a topic of debate....

Preserving Peaches: Canning, Freezing, Jam or Salsa

Jun 23, 2023 | Canning Food Preservation, Canning Tips, Tasty Bites

South Carolina-grown peaches provide vitamins A and C, are a good source of fiber, and are low in calories—35 calories per 2½” peach. There are many ways to preserve the goodness of peaches...

Pressure Cooker vs. Pressure Canner

Jun 23, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Tasty Bites

It is time to can green beans, which must be pressure canned for safety. So you may be ask why a pressure cooker or a pressure saucepot cannot be used as a pressure canner. To be classified as a...

Canning Vegetables to Prevent Botulism

Jun 23, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Tasty Bites

What is Botulism? Botulism is a food poisoning caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. C. botulinum and its spores are everywhere. It is prevalent in soil and water...

Canning on Smooth Top Ranges

Jun 23, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Tasty Bites

Clemson Extension does not make recommendations for pressure canning on smooth top ranges. We do recommend that consumers with smooth-top ranges contact their range manufacturer for recommendations...

Why Can’t Old-Time Recipes Be Used for Canning?

Jun 23, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Tasty Bites

The Question: People have been canning for a long time, and it appears that not too many people died from it. Why can’t the old-time recipes be used? If the recipes were passed down from...

Canning Reminders

Jun 23, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Tasty Bites

Remember that vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry (low-acid foods) should be pressure canned for safety. Fermented vegetables and fruits (acid foods) can be canned in a boiling water bath. Note:...

Men’s Health: How to Gain Points for Your Scorecard

Jun 22, 2023 | Tasty Bites

June is National Men’s Health Month. We all have different health needs, but when it comes to men and women, biological and social differences require specific focuses on health. Guys, let’s take a...

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....