November 14, 2025
By: Andrea Schmutz and Callie Adams, Utah State University Extension associate professors Every Thanksgiving, millions of home cooks become kitchen scientists, experimenting with thawing, basting, and timing the perfect bird. Friends and family share…
October 10, 2025
By: Jenna Dyckman, Utah State University Extension assistant professor, Jenna.Dyckman@usu.edu Many people buy pumpkins for fall décor or carving. But the next time you buy pumpkins, you may consider buying…
September 19, 2025
Contact: Lea Palmer, assistant director/program manager, Utah State University Extension Create Better Health (Utah’s SNAP-Ed program), Lea.palmer@usu.edu September marks National Family Meals Month, providing an excellent opportunity to establish the tradition of consistent family…
August 22, 2025
By:Kate Chappell, Utah State University Extension assistant professor, kate.chappell@usu.edu, 435-836-1313 It’s peak canning season, and preserving bottled food is a long-held tradition for many Utahns. Whether you’re a long-time canner or a…
July 11, 2018
Do you have a surplus of canned fruit in your pantry? Use it up with this delicious fruit cake recipe! And remember, always practice proper food safety when preserving and…
May 12, 2018
Summer is upon us and that means grilling season. Check out this delicious cornbread recipe for your next cookout! Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4…
February 8, 2018
With a few basic cooking skills and some common kitchen staples, you can cook a variety of foods in your kitchen. Try some of these basic recipes using flour, and…
January 26, 2018
Keep your menu plan fresh with seasonal fruits and vegetables — even in wintertime! We’ve got a recipe roundup for you, plus two new recipes at the end; one for…
November 10, 2017
Impress your family and friends with afestive fall dinner— soup served in a pumpkin! When I worked for Food $ense a few years ago we stumbled across what has become…
November 3, 2017
Looking for a hearty fall soup? Look no further, this spicy vegetable soup will hit the spot. Bonus: it’s vegan and gluten free! No need to pull up Pinterest…