Category: Tasty Bites

Pressure Canning

Jun 27, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Every year we get the following question at the Home & Garden Information Center: “I canned my green beans in a water bath canner. Are they safe?” And when we say NO, we hear: “But my mother and...

No Canning Zucchini & Summer Squash

Jun 20, 2019 | Canning Food Preservation, Canning Tips, Tasty Bites

The one thing we know, FOR SURE, about food safety is that it is always evolving. That is one of the main reasons, Food Safety Agents are always pushing for people to always reference research-based...

Canning and Preserving Tips: Why Blanch?

Jun 6, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Get tips, recipes, or ideas about canning and preserving tips: why blanch? to elevate your kitchen skills.

Get Ready for Canning Season – Canning Tips from Dr. Susan Barefoot

May 16, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Canning season is here! Here’s is a list of things to do RIGHT NOW so that your canning projects go as smooth and easy as possible! Start With Your Pressure Canner Three manufacturers, Presto,...

French Fry Alternatives

May 1, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Learn practical advice and creative uses for french fry alternatives.

Easter Ham Leftovers Make Great Ham Balls

Apr 22, 2019 | Food, Tasty Bites

Get tips, recipes, or ideas about easter ham leftovers make great ham balls to elevate your kitchen skills.

Easter Egg Safety

Apr 17, 2019 | Tasty Bites

A few years ago, I crossed paths with an individual who was eager to eat the dyed eggs after a lengthy outdoor Easter egg hunt. My reaction was “No! Don’t do that!”. Foodborne illness is a concern...

National Spinach Day

Mar 25, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Find out how national spinach day can boost your food prep, preservation, or nutrition.

Poke Bowls – This Year’s Food Fad

Feb 28, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Discover helpful insights on poke bowls this years food fad for cooking, preserving, or celebrating.

Snowman Hands Can Prevent Food-borne Illness

Feb 20, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Explore how snowman hands can prevent food-borne illness can inspire your meals and healthy habits.

Food Safety in a Power Outage – Tips from Dr. Susan Barefoot

Jan 28, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Find out how food safety in a power outage – tips from dr. susan barefoot can boost your food prep, preservation, or nutrition.

New Year, New Habits

Jan 21, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Discover helpful insights on new year, new habits for cooking, preserving, or celebrating.