Power Outages

Food Safety Before, During, and After a Power Outage

The weather has caused power outages across the United States already this year.  There are certain things that you can do to before, during, and after a power outage to help keep your family food-safe.  Prepare Yourself Before Power Emergencies Make sure you have appliance thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer.  Check to ensure that the freezer temperature […]

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Safe Preserving Tips in the Time of COVID-19

Whether you are new to canning, returning to canning because of the pandemic, or have always canned the bounty of your harvest, there are certain tips that will help ensure that your time and efforts lead to safe, healthy food for your family.  Use recipes that are up to date.  Some canning recommendations have changed […]

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How Do I… Pickle Foods?

Are you looking for information, resources, and recipes for pickling foods?  Check out the How Do I… Pickle Foods? National Center for Home Food Preservation webpage, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!

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Recommended Canners

Are you looking to do some food preservation and want to make sure you’re using a recommended canner?  Check out this publication from the National Center for Home Food Preservation before you get started!  Brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family.

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Resources for Food Safety Education Month

September is food safety education month and there are many resources to help everyone take steps to keep food safe and healthy.  In the U.S. each year, there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness – that’s about 1 in 6 Americans each year.  Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations […]

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How Do I… Make Jam & Jelly? (MORE Recipes & Resources)

Are you looking for MORE information, resources, and recipes for jams, freezer jams, jellies, conserves, preserves, marmalades, and reduced sugar recipes?  Check out the How Do I… Make Jam & Jelly? National Center for Home Food Preservation webpage, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!

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