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New-Media Marketing Boot Camp

The Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement (CREE) is hosting the second annual New-Media Marketing Boot Camp on February 27 and 28, 2018 at the Bluemont Hotel...

Baking with Sprouted Wheat Flour

If you like to expand your baking by using new ingredients, have you tried sprouted wheat flour? Here are some tips from Pastry Chef Stephanie Petersen, from...

Durum Wheat Going Soft

Durum wheat has long been used for making pasta because of its yellow color and high protein content for a firm ‘bite.’ It is also used to make couscous...

The Overuse of the Word “Toxin”

You’ve heard the phrase “too much of a good thing” can be harmful. Today, this is evident with the overuse of the word “toxin” in many media outlets...

Give Dough a Break with Autolyse

What is Autolyse (AUTO-lees)? When making homemade bread, a simple pause in preparing the dough can transform the final product. Autolyse is simply mixing some...

Canning Previously Frozen Tomatoes

So you saved your tomato crop in the freezer. Can those frozen tomatoes be canned?

Spinach and Kidney Stones

Spinach is a nutritious and economically important vegetable in our diet. But, many varieties contain high amounts of oxalate, a natural compound in the plant,...

2015 Summary of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

CDC publishes annual summaries of domestic foodborne disease outbreaks based on reports provided by state, local, and territorial health departments. These...

Have an Edible Eclipse!

On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Why not make a tasty and fun snack to celebrate the day?

Macerating Fruit to Bring Out its Best

Maceration of fruit is simply giving it a good soak. This technique helps break down the cell walls in fruit to release flavor and aroma from within the fruit....

Drying Meat Safely

As fall hunting season approaches, there are many ways to preserve the meat. One of those is dehydrating meat jerky.

Give Acorn Squash a Try!

September 7 is designated Acorn squash day. So give it a try! It can be served as a main dish, a side, or even dessert.