Safety First During the Holidays
The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s important to keep safety in mind so you can avoid accidents and injuries. Consider these tips. […]
Five Tips for Food Safety at Holiday Buffets
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, try these tips for food safety at your upcoming holiday gatherings. The aromas of holiday foods often bring to mind the sweet memories of […]
Scary Food Preservation Story
Stocking up on stories to keep you awake at night? Here’s one just in time for Halloween. One of the clerks at The Mending Shed in Orem told me of […]
Homemade Ice Cream // Be Safe, Not Sorry
Don’t risk foodborne illness when making homemade ice cream. Try this recipe for safe homemade frozen treat. No doubt about it, homemade ice cream is one of our favorite summertime […]
Family Reunion Food
Planning a family reunion? Try these meal ideas to feed a large crowd using safe food handling techniques. Because our extended family has extended throughout the country, our family reunions […]
Ask the Experts // Family Reunion Tips
Draw the short straw on family reunion assignments and are suddenly faced with preparing food for the multitudes? Here are some tips from USU Extension family and consumer sciences faculty […]
Ask an Expert // Food Recalls
What do you really need to know about food recalls? Find out what they really mean, what to do if you have a recalled product in your pantry or […]
Ask an Expert // Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Have you been to a farmers market yet this year? Whether it’s from a farmers market or a grocery store, don’t let that fresh produce spoil on your […]
Ask an Expert // Five Tips for Safe Holiday Eggnog
Holidays are a fun but hectic time. By amending your eggnog recipes for safety, you’ll have one less thing to worry about. Since the early 1800s, eggnog has been considered […]
Ask an Expert // Shelf-life of Home Preserved Foods
You’ve had those bottled peaches from Grandma for two years now — are they still good? Are they safe? Find out just how long you can keep home-preserved foods in […]