Sep 7, 2020

September is Food Safety Education month. A Kansas State University food safety specialist says using basic, safe food handling practices can reduce opportunities for foodborne illness. Karen Blakeslee, who is also coordinator of the university’s Rapid Response Center, says there are four core principles we need to...

Aug 10, 2020

Stories about eating habits changing because of the coronavirus have been common. Now, there’s data to back up some of those claims. The Hartman Group’s Eating Occasions Compass offers some key insights on COVID 19’s impact on eating – and a lot of them are positive. K-State Research and Extension nutrition...

Aug 3, 2020

Kansas gardeners are in the middle of canning season – which generally runs from June-October, with some carryover into the Christmas season. The goal is to extend the life of homegrown fruits and vegetables for later use – typically within one year. K-State Research and Extension food specialist Karen...

Jun 22, 2020

It’s common to eat lighter during the summer. One benefit of eating lighter is that we tend to eat healthier foods, especially low-cost, in-season fruits and vegetables. K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy Procter says summer also provides an opportunity for parents to talk to children...

Jun 1, 2020

Restrictions on large gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rainy weather over the Memorial Day weekend may have reduced outdoor grilling but there’s still plenty of time to fire up the grills before winter arrives. Over the past few months, we’ve all become more aware of protecting our health and the...