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Choosing Edible Flowers

Edible flowers are used in salads, entrees, desserts and beverages. So which ones are safe to use? Not all flowers are edible.

New Canner from Presto®

Smooth cooktops can be a challenge to use for home canning. Some of those cooktops are induction, which means they require cooking equipment that is induction...

Shelf Life of Mrs. Wages Mixes

Mrs. Wages makes several packaged mixes to help make home canning easy and quick. All of their products for canning use the water bath canning method. But do...

New Director of Food Science Institute

The Food Science Institute at Kansas State University welcomes Dr. Jeanette Thurston as Director of the Institute. Dr. Thurston began her position on June 17,...

Kansas Environmental Public Health Tracking

In this time of emphasis on the culture of health, there are many environmental affects that can determine the health of consumers.

Eat Some Nuts! Improve Your Mind!

Nuts have been touted as beneficial with healthy fats, protein, and fiber. New research from the University of South Australia shows that they can also help...

Eating Fish During Pregnancy Advice Updated

The Food and Drug Administration has updated their advice in regards to consuming fish while pregnant, breastfeeding, young children, and women planning to...

New Canning Starter Kit

If you are new to home canning, you may not want to invest in a lot of equipment. A new starter kit is now available to help first-time canners be successful.

Food Safety at the Fair

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What is Aquafaba?

There’s a hidden secret in that can of garbanzo beans! It’s aquafaba! The next time you open a can of garbanzo beans (a.k.a chickpeas) and drain the liquid,...

Food Judging Reminders

County fair season is almost here! For those who judge foods and food preservation, take time to refresh your judging knowledge now.

Freezing Foods for the Fair

To help save time and stress at county fairs, prepare food entries early and freeze them. Most baked goods freeze well and can still be blue ribbon quality....