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Candy and the Winter Holidays
Dec. 17, 2020Winter holidays bring to mind sweet treats to celebrate and savor. Here are some tips for enjoying these festive treats.
What is the White Spot on Egg Yolks?
Dec. 17, 2020Have you noticed a white spot on fresh egg yolks? That is a germinal disc. It is an indication if the egg is fertile or not.
Let’s Bake Popovers!
Dec. 17, 2020There has been a lot of baking going on this year. And, many are new bakers who have time to experiment while being at home. Have you tried popovers? Here are...
Carrots and Your Health
Dec. 17, 2020While carrots are known to benefit eye health, a recent study from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that carrots can reduce atherosclerosis, but...
Keep Holiday Meals Simple
Dec. 17, 2020It’s been a complicated year, so why not make the holidays simple! A simple menu can cost less and be easier to prepare.
Virtual National Festival of Breads 2021
Dec. 17, 2020The 2021 National Festival of Breads will be held virtually on June 9, 2021.
The Science of Volatile Aroma
Dec. 17, 2020Your nose can detect many aromas from a wide variety of flavorful molecules in food. Those aromas signal something wonderful to eat, or not.
Tips for Safe Eggnog
Dec. 17, 2020The holidays may be different this year with smaller gatherings, but there are still reasons to celebrate. For many, making homemade eggnog is a cherished tradition,...
Power Outage Food Safety Resources
Dec. 17, 2020Winter weather can lead to power outages. So before the snow and ice arrives, have a plan in mind to handle your food supply. Here are some suggested resources:
All About Lettuce
Nov. 13, 2020A majority of lettuce grown in the U.S. comes from California and Arizona. A new consumer website is now available to educate consumers about the farming practices,...
Using Frozen Vegetables
Nov. 13, 2020While fresh vegetables can be a risk for foodborne illness, there have been instances where frozen vegetables have been linked to foodborne illness outbreaks.
What is Syneresis?
Nov. 13, 2020Have you opened a carton of yogurt or sour cream and found a watery layer that separated out? Some call it “weeping,” but it is technically called syneresis....