You Asked It Articles
- K-State home
- K-State Today
- You Asked It!
Filters
More Stories
Arsenic and Rice Safety
Oct. 14, 2019Yes, there is arsenic in rice. While that sounds scary, know that it is also found in many other foods.
Set the Table to Eat Healthy
Oct. 14, 2019In an effort to teach consumers about the new Nutrition Facts label and to help them make healthy food choices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a...
Can Two Turkeys Be Roasted in One Oven?
Oct. 14, 2019The cooking time is determined by the weight of one bird—not the combined weight. Use the weight of the smaller bird to determine cooking time. Use a food...
Do Tomatoes Need to be Peeled Before Canning?
Sept. 13, 2019Yes, and it takes extra time. But it is important and time well spent for safely canned tomatoes.
Washing Poultry Not Worth the Risk
Sept. 13, 2019The practice of washing or rinsing raw poultry can actually put you and others at a higher risk of foodborne illness. Quite simply, there’s no need to do...
Sesame Allergy: A Growing Concern
Sept. 13, 2019Those little seeds on top of hamburger buns look good, but to some people they are a health hazard. An estimated 1.5 million Americans have a sesame allergy....
What’s in Your Refrigerator?
Sept. 13, 2019What triggers your decision to toss a food in the refrigerator? Or how do you decide to keep a certain food? Little research has been done to learn about the...
Choose the Right Jar
Sept. 13, 2019A variety of jar sizes are available to use in canning. Reliable recipes sources will indicate what size of jars are to be used for that recipe. But can you...
Are Pumpkin Leaves Edible?
Sept. 13, 2019Fall is almost here! And pumpkins are starting to dot landscapes and yards.
Preserving Venison Safely
Sept. 13, 2019Fall hunting season is quickly approaching! Venison offers variety and an unusual flavor to the fall and winter table. When handled properly it can make an...
Canning Mixed Vegetables
Sept. 13, 2019Canning mixed vegetables is a great way to use end of garden vegetables and have a colorful side dish or easy addition to soup.
Preserving Fall Tomatoes
Sept. 13, 2019Fall is almost here and gardeners may still have tomatoes to harvest. But once a frost or freeze occurs, those tomatoes should not be used for canning.