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 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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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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Are you looking to make low sugar jam using clear jel? Find trusted recipes, resources, and best practices brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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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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Are you looking for MORE information, resources, and recipes for canning food at home? Check out the How Do I… Can Foods? National Center for Home Food Preservation webpage, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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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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Are you looking to do some food preservation for fruit? 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 do some food preservation for salsa? 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 do some food preservation for tomatoes? Find trusted recipes, resources, and best practices brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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Cells and spores of C. botulinum. Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control. Tested recipes recommend glass Mason-style jars and 2-piece self-sealing lids for home canning. In the past few weeks, one of the most frequently asked questions has been about jar sealing. Handling jars and lids correctly will go a long way towards successfully preserving your garden’s […]
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