The Extension Institute of Health & Well-Being works to catalyze positive change in Wisconsin families through evidence-based programs focused on nutrition, food security and safety, chronic disease prevention, mental health promotion, prevention of substance abuse and health insurance literacy.
Are you looking to make your own kimchee (kimchi)? Check out the Exploratorium’s recipe for kimchee (kimchi), brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family! NOTE: this is not a research-tested recipe but should be safe as long as room-temperature holding is limited to overnight (less than 12 hours) and the product is […]
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Are you looking to make your own homemade yogurt? Check out the Making Yogurt at Home: Country Living Series webpage from the University of Missouri Extension, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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Are you looking to can meat, wild game, poultry, and fish safely? Find trusted recipes, resources, and best practices brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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Are you looking to safely freeze and store fruits and vegetables? Find trusted recipes, resources, and best practices brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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Are you looking for information on safe food storage and best practices? Check out the Food Storage (with Freezer Storage Charts) webpage from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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An international group of scientists has declared that it is highly unlikely that SARS-CoV-2 is a food safety risk. The International Commission for Microbiological Specifications of Foods (ICMSF) is a non-governmental organization and represents top food safety experts from around the globe. The ICMSF members believe it is highly unlikely that ingestion of SARS-CoV-2 will result […]
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Are you looking for information, resources, and recipes for freezing foods? Check out the How Do I… Freeze Foods? National Center for Home Food Preservation webpage, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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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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New research from the Kerr Parent Lab in the School of Human Ecology details the challenges and opportunities to mental health and well-being that parents have found as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic with their families. Drawing from a survey of 1,009 parents in late April, when most schools across the U.S. had closed and […]
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Are you looking to make your own sauerkraut? Find trusted recipes, resources, and best practices brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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