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Homemade Dark Chocolate Fudge (Photo: iStock - bhofack2)
Home and Family

K-State food scientist says holiday candy can be a science experiment

When it comes to making holiday candy, K-State Extension's Karen Blakeslee says it’s a cooking process that usually turns into a science experiment. Read More

Hunting (Journal stock photo)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family, Hunting, Outdoors

After the hunt: food safety begins in the field

The Kansas Value Added Foods Lab is hosting a two-day online class to help food operators and manufacturers learn the correct procedures for producing thermally processed acidified foods. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)
Home and Family

K-State food scientist outlines steps to canning frozen food safely



State Fairground Farris Wheel Ride with Multicolored Lights Spinning at Sunset along with Carnival Games, Carnival Rides in image. (Photo: iStock - Clayton Piatt)

Food safety tips as fair season approaches

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Chocolate (AI generated image)

It’s almost canning season: Have you thought about chocolate?

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Cheese platter with craft cheese assortment and grape on slate board. (Photo: iStock - Nadiia Borovenko)

Say Cheese: June 4 is a day to celebrate popular dairy product

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Grilling steaks on flaming grill (Photo: iStock - rez-art)

Grillin’ and Chillin’? Remember food safety

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Farmer woman holding wooden box full of fresh raw vegetables (Photo: iStock - Milan Krasula)

K-State food scientist shares tips for buying, cleaning fruits and vegetables

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
Closeup of delicious whole baked sliced ham with fresh strawberries and figs on holiday table. (Photo: iStock - evgenyb)

K-State food scientist shares tips for safe – and perfect – Easter ham

Party table with remote control for sport watching american football game on tv. (Photo: iStock - 500)

Touchdown tips for Super Bowl food safety

SWEET POTATO OR YAM--Beauregard B-14 (third from left) is the sweet potato most often advertised and sold under the name of “yam.” Bonita (left) and O'Henry (second from left) are among the most popular other varieties eaten in the U.S. On the right is an unreleased breeding line being tested. (Photo courtesy of UAPB.)

Sweet potatoes or yams?