Back to Work. Back to School – A Guide to Packed Lunches
As the summer season comes to a close, it’s time to gear up for a new phase of life – heading back to work or school. With busy schedules and the need to maintain a balanced lifestyle, meal...
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Planning Healthy School Lunches
School is just around the corner! Families are out gathering school supplies, clothes, and food to pack for lunches. Looking up healthy lunches can be fun and inspiring, but it can be overwhelming...
Blackberry Limeade
Summer is still here, and it is still HOT. What could be better than a glass of lemonade to beat the heat? As we approach the last few weeks of summer, preparations for the change of seasons begin....
Los beneficios de comer de temporada: fresco, denso en nutrientes y económico
A medida que pasa el año, y cada nueva estación se asienta sobre nosotros, somos bendecidos con abundantes y diversos cultivos y productos de temporada. Mientras que, en la mayoría de las tiendas de...
The Benefits of Seasonal Eating: Fresh, Nutrient-Dense, and Budget-Friendly
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
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
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
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....
Pressure Cooker vs. Pressure Canner
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
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
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?
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...