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Prairie Fare: Are You Ready for a Safe Picnic?   ( 2020-07-02 )

Follow safe food handling practices when having a picnic.

Prairie Fare: Don’t Get in a Jam Preserving Foods at Home   ( 2020-06-25 )

Follow the directions in research-tested recipes when preserving foods at home.

Prairie Fare: Fire Up the Grill Safely   ( 2020-06-18 )

July is the peak month for grilling-related fires.

Prairie Fare: Let’s Have a Toast to Milk During National Dairy Month   ( 2020-06-11 )

Explore your milk, cheese and yogurt choices at the grocery store during June, National Dairy Month.

Prairie Fare: Try These 7 Questions About Sun Safety   ( 2020-06-04 )

Using a hat and sunscreen are a couple of ways to help prevent damage to our skin and, potentially, skin cancer.

Prairie Fare: Rhubarb, Anyone?   ( 2020-05-28 )

You can use rhubarb to make sauce, jam, crisp, muffins and pie.

Prairie Fare: Where’s the Protein?   ( 2020-05-21 )

We all need protein as part of a nutritious, well-balanced diet.

Prairie Fare: Are You Exploring Your Freezer for Menu Options?   ( 2020-05-14 )

Most of the time, frozen food is safe, although it might be a little freezer-burned from dehydration.

Prairie Fare: Prepare Food Safely Regardless of the Number of Guests   ( 2020-05-07 )

Food safety is important no matter how many people gather.

Prairie Fare: I’m Spillin’ the Beans   ( 2020-04-30 )

Beans can be added to soups, casseroles, salads, snacks and desserts.

Prairie Fare: Take an International Educational Tour in Your Kitchen   ( 2020-04-23 )

Kitchens can be a learning laboratory.

Prairie Fare: Don’t Let COVID-19 Make You a Couch Potato   ( 2020-04-16 )

We should aim for 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Prairie Fare: Food Storage Questions Abound in COVID-19 Pandemic   ( 2020-04-09 )

Many people have stocked up during the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are exploring cupboards, refrigerators and freezers for food to use up.

Prairie Fare: Enjoy More Family Meals During the Coronavirus Pandemic   ( 2020-04-02 )

Eating together as a family has many benefits.

Prairie Fare: Exercise Caution When Cleaning, Disinfecting in Time of COVID-19   ( 2020-03-26 )

Never mix a bleach solution with a household ammonia solution.

Prairie Fare: What’s in Your Home Food Pantry?   ( 2020-03-19 )

Check to see what you have in your pantry before buying more groceries.

Prairie Fare: Be Prepared Foodwise for Spring and Summer Disasters   ( 2020-03-12 )

Power outages, flooding, fires and other disasters can trigger food safety issues.

Prairie Fare: Prom Dress Dilemma Brings Coronavirus Impact Home   ( 2020-03-05 )

We can take steps to reduce our risk of becoming ill from a variety of viruses.

Prairie Fare: Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life   ( 2020-02-27 )

About one-third of people are not up to date on their health-care screenings.

Prairie Fare: How Do Cafeteria Choices Influence Our Diet and Health?   ( 2020-02-20 )

We don’t have to eat a boring diet to maintain our weight, but we do need to think about our food choices.