Our spring season beckons us to enjoy dining and cooking outdoors.

How do you spot a fad diet or exercise device?

Obviously, diet products are big business, especially since two out of three people are overweight.

We usually associate foodborne botulism with foods improperly canned at home, but other foods also have been implicated.

Try putting large trays of veggies and fruits first, and place the higher-fat, higher-calorie foods farther down the buffet line.

If you consume alcohol, moderation is key.

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Take the food label quiz.

Food canning isn't the time to get creative with new recipes or canning methods.