This has been the summer of botulism outbreaks.

Measuring cups and spoons, and digital temperature gauges take the guesswork out of modern cooking and baking.

Cooking fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires and injuries.

Have a healthy respect for grills.

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 ...

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

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

Does the size of the plate make a difference in how much food people eat?

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

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