Keeping you and your food safe from harmful bacteria can be as simple as washing your hands. But you need to know when to wash and h...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Foodborne illness will put an instant damper on holiday celebrations. Practicing holiday food safety can reduc...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The best turkey for the holiday table is the one that's been prepared safely. Angela Treadaway, an Alabama Extensi...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the star of the holiday table is the turkey. Before it makes its way...
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Pickles add zip and zest to your meals, snacks, and party refreshments—if they are good pickles. They enhance the flavor of some f...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—For many busy moms and dads, supper time is a last-minute dash to whip up whatever is in the pantry for the nightt...
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For many years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has recommended that poultry should not be washed prior to or during meal preparation. Th...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Many tomato varieties grown today are not as acidic as varieties grown in years past. The USDA recommends acidifyi...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – From tomatoes to squash, summer is filled with a wonderful bounty of garden vegetables. Wouldn’t it be great t...
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Drying is the oldest method of preserving fruits. Instead of canning or freezing, most fruits can be dried. It is easy and can also ...
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Of all the methods of preserving food, drying is the simplest. Dried food is preserved by the removal of water. It weighs less and t...
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Throughout the Gulf Coast states, floods directly affecting food production (including produce, grains, and animal feed) are relativ...
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