As we move toward colder weather and many of our favorite fresh fruits and vegetables become more expensive, you might stretch your budget by visiting the frozen foods aisle and the canned foods aisle more often.

Cookie dough and cake batter usually contain raw eggs, which may be contaminated with salmonella.

Containers that are “food grade” must meet higher standards for sanitation and safety.

Often called the “mother grain,” quinoa has been used for food for at least 5,000 years.

At one time, cooking temperatures were determined by the amount of time you could hold your hand in the oven.

Recommendations change as scientists learn more about what is safe and what isn’t.

Onions are among the most popular vegetables, contributing flavor, vitamin C, fiber and health-promoting natural antioxidants to your recipes.

If you have children or grandchildren, you might be especially interested in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations.

If you want to add flowers to your home menu, you might want to try growing some specifically for this purpose.

Snap beans can be an important part of a healthy diet for several reasons.

Picnic menus can consist of almost anything from gourmet box lunches picked up at a restaurant to peanut butter sandwiches to burgers prepared on a portable grill.

Do you need to keep food hot or cold for a while before you serve the food? How will you do that? Do you have the right equipment?

Food additives have been regulated for more than 100 years, dating back to the Food and Drug Act in 1906.

If we are “cooped up” in our homes by ongoing snow, sleet or rain, we could use some of the time indoors to prepare meals ahead of time.

Bacteria, including salmonella and E. coli, easily can spread from meat to other surfaces such as cutting boards, your hands, utensils and plates. Cross-contamination is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Keep an appliance thermometer in your freezer and check it periodically.

As children grow and mature, they become capable of doing different tasks in the kitchen.

You can save energy, water and money when you choose appliances.

Unfortunately, I have had this sort of phone call many times in my career.

If you or someone you know is experiencing issues with low vision, consider some ways to help yourself or that person with food preparation.

You will need to do some advance preparation to be sure your perishable food remains cold and safe.

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Take the short quiz to test your knowledge of freezing techniques to keep your food at its best.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, foodborne illness cases peak during the summer months.

Beyond food safety, traveling with an ice chest can extend your budget for fun adventures at your destination.

Take the food label quiz.

Keep in mind some safety tips when you stand at the grill.

As we reheat or cook foods in our microwave ovens, we should think about safety as well as convenience.

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.

Meat is among the most perishable of foods.