Baked apples are a simple but delicious dessert at this time of year, or anytime. The biggest question might be in choosing the right apple variety. Some varieties turn to mush after baking while some stay nice and firm. Jonathan, Wealthy, Winesap, Gala, and Fuji are...
With more persons ordering foods online or having them delivered directly, the issue of food safety has increased. How do we ensure that the foods are produced, packed and transported safely to consumers? The FDA is about to release a new paper on food safety. The New...
Get children interested in eating healthy and cooking. Start them at an early age to help with meal preparation. During this time of being restricted to our homes, we have more time to think. Perhaps we think about what we could be doing, or what we would like to be...
Have you heard the story of the potato farmer and the apple orchard? Some time ago there were two neighbors who lived out in the country. Both of these farmers owned a considerable amount of land and wanted to do something with it which would support their families....
Readers are always asking me how to eat healthy. Now during this virus pandemic, it is especially important that the food you buy, prepare, and eat is of the highest quality. Your body needs to keep its immune system healthy. There is the need for making sure what is...
Why are rabbits part of the Easter celebration? This might be a question children ask. They may equate Easter only with candy, toys, colored Easter eggs, and rabbits. But many will know it has an important religious significance. A large part of the world ...
The first question might be "Why do we celebrate Easter in the first place"? Is it because it's another children's day for candy, colored Easter eggs, and rabbits? Or does it have a religious significance? There are many reasons to celebrate this holiday that brings...
In addition to everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs, let us not forget chicken noodle soup has stood the test of time in fighting flu and colds. Eating chicken noodle soup is an age-old method of helping alleviate the symptoms of colds and...
Encouraging healthy food habits in kids is an ongoing job. Their food habits don't happen in a vacuum, though. They are influenced by other kids, TV ads, and many other influencers, but most importantly, their family. And mothers perhaps have the greatest influence....
In observance of a special occasion, the rivalry of two southern football teams for the NCAA football championship, here is a dish you can enjoy while watching the game. There is nothing like having a big pot of hot soup ready for invited or drop-in company. It is...
