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Debunking Food Safety Myths at Home

Food safety is essential in preventing foodborne illnesses, especially during home cooking. This guide debunks common myths such as the “five-second rule” and explains why practices like washing produce, properly thawing meat, and using a food thermometer are key to keeping your family safe.

Frosting Types and Where to Use Them

Choosing the right frosting can elevate your baked creations. From classic American buttercream to elegant Swiss meringue buttercream, discover the unique flavors and uses of each type. Whether you’re decorating a wedding cake with fondant, topping a pie with whipped cream, or filling desserts with ganache, this guide covers the essentials to sweeten your baking journey.

Health Literacy Leads to Healthier Lives

Health literacy refers to a person’s ability to find, understand, and use health information and services to make good choices about their health. Health Literacy helps prevent and manage health...

Roasting Pumpkin Seeds

My little family and I carve pumpkins into fun and scary scenes every Halloween. This year, we decided to try something new by doing something with our pumpkins’ seeds; we tried roasting them....

Managing Infertility Stress

The infertility journey can be stressful, overwhelming, and lonely as it is not often discussed in the public eye. Individuals struggling to start a family may feel anxious, nervous, and isolated....

Whole Grains Month

September is Whole Grains Month. Grain foods include rice, corn, oats, wheat, barley, millet, and sorghum. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans says that we should attempt to make half of the grain...

More Melons on MyPlate!

MyPlate, a visual nutritional tool from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supports incorporating positive dietary practices by encouraging the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains,...

Mastering Your Meal Prep

Meal prepping is a great way to prioritize time, boost your monthly budget, and accomplish your health goals. However, if you’re not used to it, meal-prepping can be a difficult habit to begin...

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