Jul 7, 2025

Food preservation is a way to preserve the freshness of homegrown food. When done properly and safely, home preserved foods can reduce food costs and food waste and allow seasonal produce to be enjoyed throughout the year. Kansas State University food scientist and coordinator of the Rapid Response Center, Karen...

Jun 30, 2025

With an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables now available, it’s the perfect time to add something we rarely get enough of in our daily diet. We can also fight the summer heat by using alternative methods to prepare meals and reduce the heat in the kitchen. And, we can combat the boredom that’s setting in for...

Apr 21, 2025

Picnic and barbecue season offers lot of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. However, these events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. As food heats up in warmer temperatures, bacteria multiply rapidly. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says keeping food...

Mar 17, 2025

A variety of factors have combined to elevate grocery prices. Data from the USDA shows that a family of four can expect to spend anywhere from $567 to $1,296 per month on groceries – or about $130 to $300 per week. The recommendation is to spend no more than 15% of your take-home pay on food and groceries. So, what...

Mar 10, 2025

March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme – Food Connects Us – focuses on the role food plays in bringing people together, helping to establish family traditions and the emotional connection certain foods can provide. K-State Research and Extension nutrition and wellness educator, Priscilla Brenes,...