July 2009 through July 2010 Issues
July 2010 Issue
Preserve the Season and Enjoy Garden Produce All Year; We spend a lot of time outside, and the weather has been very hot lately. How do you know if you are dehydrated? How much water should we be drinking? Watermelon, Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe.
June 2010 Issue
Summer’s here! With warmer weather and fresh vegetables from local gardens, we can take steps to healthier habits.
May 2010 Issue
What Do the Dates On Food Products Mean, Anyway? Best Fresh Produce Buys for May. Fruit Salad Recipe I just noticed that a carton of eggs in my refrigerator has a “sell-by” date that passed a week ago. How long can I use them? I usually bring my lunch to work. I see some people heating food in plastic margarine containers and Styrofoam boxes. Is that safe?
April 2010 Issue
Think Spring! Add Some Greens to Your Plate; My vegetables seem to go “bad” before I have a chance to use them. My potatoes get sprouts, my lettuce gets limp and my frozen vegetables get frosty. What do you suggest? Chicken & Vegetables Stir Fry Recipe
March 2010 Issue
March is National Nutrition Month. How Do You and Your Family Score on Healthy Eating? My family doesn’t eat as well as I would like. They don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. Do you have any ideas? Tips to Try. How Long Are My Leftover Foods Good? Menu Idea: Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas, carrot and jicama sticks with low-fat ranch dressing, fruit kabobs (apple chunks and canned pineapple chunks), fat-free milk.
February 2010 Issue
Fiber isn’t a “miracle food,” but adding fiber-rich foods to your diet can have health benefits. High-fiber foods usually are low in calories and inexpensive, too. I’ve been hearing about vitamin D in the news lately. What is it? Where do you get it? Vitamin D works with calcium and other nutrients to build and maintain strong bones throughout life. Researchers are finding that getting enough vitamin D may play a role in helping prevent certain kinds of cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, depression and several other diseases.
January 2010 Issue
For safety, you need to throw perishable leftovers that weren’t put in the refrigerator. Food should be refrigerated within two hours. Some types of bacteria produce toxins that survive reheating, even boiling. Why is fiber so important? How much do adults and kids need? Quick and Easy Chili recipe.
December 2009 Issue
At this time of year, family budgets can be strained with special gifts and extra food. During the holidays, some people may overspend on foods such as extra snacks and holiday goodies. You can enjoy fun and family time without stretching your budget to the maximum.
November 2009 Issue
November and December bring special occasions and special foods. Sometimes, delicious food can tempt us to eat more than we need. Just 100 extra calories a day beyond what our bodies need could lead to a 10-pound weight gain in a year.
October 2009 Issue
Have you ever found yourself running late in the morning? Maybe you stayed up too late, and in the morning you hit the snooze button one too many times. I know that rice is really economical, but my rice doesn’t turn out very well. I like it to be“fluffy” instead of sticky. Can you help? I received some frozen ground venison and venison steaks from my neighbor after his hunting trip. How do you use it?
September 2009 Issue
Let the changing colors of fall be a good reminder for your plate. Enjoy a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. Can I use hand sanitizer in my kitchen in place of washing my hands? Apples are easy to freeze. You need to pretreat them with heat or ascorbic acid so they do not darken during storage. Ascorbic acid usually is found in the canning supplies section in stores. Apple Pocket Pie.
August 2009 Issue
Tips to Manage Snacking; My kids want to eat the same thing day after day. How can I help them try new foods? Super Snack Mix.
July 2009 Issue
Fire up the grill; My niece and nephew, ages 6 & 9 want to help me cook. What are some age-appropriate things they can help me do? Menu idea: Grilled hamburgers on whole-wheat buns,Light Italian Pasta Bean Salad,refrigerator cucumber pickles, Upside Down Sundae.
