Safety

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Prairie Fare: Use Coupons Wisely   ( 2012-02-02 )

Yes, you can save money, but be sure that you are able to use the food within a reasonable period of time to ensure you enjoy foods at their safest and highest quality.

Prairie Fare: Be Careful How You Thaw Food   ( 2012-01-19 )

Meat is among the most perishable of foods.

Hortiscope   ( 2012-01-19 )

Ron Smith answers questions about flowers, trees, gardens and shrubs.

Prairie Fare: Reusable Grocery Bags Often Harbor Germs   ( 2012-01-05 )

In a 2011 University of Arizona study of 87 reusable bags, researchers noted a large number of bacteria in nearly all the bags and E. coli in about 8 percent of the bags.

Prairie Fare: Food Safety Issues Continue to Surface   ( 2011-12-22 )

If you run a red light, do you get hit by a car every time? The answer is no, but you are placing yourself at risk.

Prairie Fare: Let’s Talk Turkey   ( 2011-11-10 )

Don’t forget the rules for handling food safely this Thanksgiving.

Prairie Fare: Gear Up for the Freezing Season With This Quiz   ( 2011-08-18 )

If you preserve your fruits, vegetables and other foods properly, you will be able to enjoy high-quality foods this winter.

Prairie Fare: Jelly, Jam Making is a Good Entry Point Into Home Food Preservation   ( 2011-07-28 )

Although water-bath canning is safe for acidic foods, such as jellies and pickles, vegetables, such as beans and peas, require a pressure canning process.

Prairie Fare: Rhubarb Has Long History of Use   ( 2011-06-16 )

Most of us have enjoyed rhubarb in crisps, jams, sauce or pies.

Make Sure Homemade Foods Are Safe to Sell   ( 2011-06-15 )

Take food safety precautions when preparing food you plan to sell.

Prairie Fare: Summer Power Outages May Prompt Food Safety Concerns   ( 2011-06-02 )

Food will remain frozen in a full freezer for about two days, while a half-full freezer will stay at freezer temperature for about a day.

New Pork Cooking Guidelines Similar for Beef   ( 2011-05-25 )

Don’t forget to use a meat thermometer when cooking pork or beef.

NDSU Researcher Studies Disease-causing Bacteria   ( 2011-04-29 )

An NDSU researcher hopes her efforts can lead to the development of novel drugs to treat certain infectious diseases.

Flooded Wells Must be Cleaned   ( 2011-04-14 )

NDSU Extension water quality experts offer advice on cleaning flooded water wells.

Prairie Fare: Add Sanitizing to Your Spring Kitchen Cleanup Routine   ( 2011-04-14 )

Sanitizing reduces or eliminates germs, such as Salmonella, on surfaces.

Prairie Fare: Are Runny Eggs Safe to Eat?   ( 2011-04-07 )

Since eggs are rich in protein and moisture, they can support the growth of bacteria and should be handled safely in your kitchen.

Prairie Fare: Pork is Leaner Than Ever   ( 2011-03-24 )

Today’s pork is very lean, with 16 percent less fat and 27 percent less saturated fat compared with pork produced just 20 years ago.

Prairie Fare: Try the Stairs More Often   ( 2011-03-17 )

 

Prairie Fare: Your Food Gift Is In the Mail   ( 2010-12-02 )

A gift package filled with favorite foods can conjure up fond memories of home when you cannot be together during the holiday season.

Prairie Fare: You Can Cook a Turkey More Than One Way   ( 2010-11-10 )