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Garbage disposals vs Septic Tanks

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As a child, I was always fascinated with garbage disposals. We didn’t have one in our home, so I loved to watch them chew up and swallow dinner scraps when I visited friends with these marvels of mechanical wonder. Carrots or celery stalks were a personal favorite to watch as they danced their downward spiral. I wondered, where did

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Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables before Eating Them

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Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables before Eating ThemJeannie M. LeonardFamily and Consumer Science Extension Agent              Along with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, summertime always brings concern over their safety. Consumers are concerned about

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Food Safety Facts for Turkey

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 Most of us don't think about getting sick from the foods we eat, but it does happen and the majority of the time these foodborne illnesses could have been prevented. Foodborne illness can occur if you don't safely handle food from the time you buy it until the time you serve it.  To prevent foodborne illness during the holiday season,

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Cooking Turkey: Be Safe, Not Sorry!

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 Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate the fruits of the land along with family and friends. It is a time to laugh and reflect on memories. It is also a time we express the bountiful blessings graciously given to us. However, if we are not careful when preparing some foods, we will invite harmful microorganisms to the celebration. Some

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Turkey Tips

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When Thanksgiving rolls around, we get a huge amount of phone calls with questions about cooking turkey. Below is the information that may answer your questions and help you have a safe and happy holiday.            How much turkey do I need to cook? Allow about one pound of turkey per Thanksgiving guest when buying a

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Safely Preserve Pumpkin and Winter Squash

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Home food preservationists are planning to can a variety of fall vegetables and fruits this season.  It’s important to remember safety when preserving pumpkins and winter squash. Low acid vegetables require special attention in preparation and processing. While pumpkin butters and pumpkin preserves are popular, they cannot be safely canned for

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Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables before Eating Them

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Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables before Eating ThemJeannie M. LeonardFamily and Consumer Science Extension Agent              Along with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, summertime always brings concern over their safety. Consumers are concerned about

read more...

Garbage disposals vs Septic Tanks

0 votes

As a child, I was always fascinated with garbage disposals. We didn’t have one in our home, so I loved to watch them chew up and swallow dinner scraps when I visited friends with these marvels of mechanical wonder. Carrots or celery stalks were a personal favorite to watch as they danced their downward spiral. I wondered, where did

read more...

Garbage disposals vs Septic Tanks

0 votes

As a child, I was always fascinated with garbage disposals. We didn’t have one in our home, so I loved to watch them chew up and swallow dinner scraps when I visited friends with these marvels of mechanical wonder. Carrots or celery stalks were a personal favorite to watch as they danced their downward spiral. I wondered, where did

read more...

Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables before Eating Them

0 votes

Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables before Eating ThemJeannie M. LeonardFamily and Consumer Science Extension Agent              Along with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, summertime always brings concern over their safety. Consumers are concerned about

read more...