Tag: food safety
How to determine whether an old pickling recipe is safe
If you’re wondering whether or not an old family recipe is safe to use when pickling fruits and vegetables from your garden, use these tips.
Food safety tips for packed lunches
If your child wants to bring a packed lunch to school, there are several ways to make sure it's both healthy and safe from foodborne illness.
Cutting board basics: choosing, using and cleaning
Weigh the pros and cons of different types of cutting boards and learn about the best practices for using and cleaning yours to prevent foodborne illness.
How to significantly improve the taste of pork
According to a University of Illinois study, cooking temperature is all that matters when it comes to the flavor, tenderness and juiciness of pork.
Interactive exhibits on healthy habits, cooking
Cooking demonstrations, food preservation lessons, first-aid safety tips and more will take place in the Family Room at Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16.
8 food safety tips for shopping at farmers markets
Shopping at farmers markets, you can get good deals on fresh farm products. But you also need to consider these food safety tips to keep your family safe.
BBQ Safely: Be Careful when Using Steel Grill Brushes
If your grill brush is worn down, warped or has some missing bristles, you may want to consider throwing it out.
Everything you need to know about pickling cucumbers
Learn to properly pickle cucumbers to ensure safe preservation and optimum taste.
How to reduce risk of Salmonella from backyard chickens
While owning a backyard flock can be a rewarding experience, owners should be aware of safe handling practices to decrease Salmonella exposure.
How to preserve beets
Use the following tips to produce quality canned, pickled and frozen beets that are optimized for prolonged storage.
