AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Need a helping hand in the kitchen during the busy holiday season? Slow cookers are your go-to gadgets to get yo...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Preparing a holiday meal can be hectic. Remembering to check the turkey, make the gravy and cook all of the fixi...
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For farmers interested in producing value-added produce for farmers markets.
Summer Squash Varieties That Freeze Well
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Imagine enjoying the freshness of garden vegetables even in the depths of winter. How is this possible? Gardener...
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Fresh, local strawberries are always a sweet treat. For many people in Alabama, there are U-pick farms or farmers markets nearby that have s...
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Read and follow these instructions completely before collecting your sample.
Your sample is time sensitive and must be mailed...
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Alabama has an abundance of seafood suitable for grilling. Learn techniques for preparing, cooking, and storing Alabama seafood.
On any w...
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Jelly, jam, preserves, conserves, marmalade, butters—any of these fruit products can add zest to meals. Most of them also provide a good w...
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Freezing fresh fruit to retain optimal texture and nutrients is as easy as following a few simple, proven steps.
Fruits...
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Drying is the oldest method of preserving vegetables. It is easy and can be the least expensive method too. Most can be stored for 6...
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How long can you keep luncheon meats in the refrigerator, leftovers in the freezer, flour in the cupboard? You’ll find the a...
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Learn simple steps you can take at home to keep your food safe and your family healthy.
Few of us today raise the food we eat. That makes...
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