About 30 botulism cases are reported yearly in the U.S. and most of those cases are associated with food canned improperly at home.

We all need a safe supply of water for survival.

Use a research-tested recipe from a university Extension website or the U.S. Department of Agriculture when canning food.

Eating salsa also has some potential health benefits.

Unlike our inborn preference for sweetness, we aren’t born with a “salty tooth.”

Sometimes staying motivated to eat healthfully is hard with all the temptations of the holiday season.

I did a little background research on the energy use of small appliances compared with full-sized appliances.

My older daughter began wrestling with our exuberant dog, who had the sandwich firmly gripped in his teeth.

A little creativity can help you use ingredients you already have.

At some point in our lives, most of us have found a colorful, fuzzy surprise when we opened a bread bag.