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...

Apr 20, 2020

In addition to adjusting to social distancing and not being able to go to many of our favorite places, we’re also adjusting to spending more time at home – where the kitchen is just steps away. Couple that with working from home, home-schooling children, and dealing with a worldwide pandemic and you have a perfect...

Mar 23, 2020

One of the precautions for reducing the risk of contracting COVID-19 includes social distancing. As a result, many people are spending less time in public places, such as grocery stores and restaurants. However, they still need to buy groceries and eat. K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy...