karen blakeslee

Close-up of woman putting the dish with roast turkey and potatoes on the dining table for Thanksgiving Day (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #295108810 - AnnaStills)
Avian, Food Safety, Home and Family, Turkeys

How to safely prepare and cook meats for the holidays

Following food safety steps will help assure a happy and healthy holiday, says K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee. Read More

Smoked turkey on bbq grill. (iStock │ #1444566014 - Anthony Jackson)
Food Safety, Holidays, Home and Family

How to cook a turkey outside of the oven

Cautious girl checking the smell of her diary product. (iStock │ #1838896474 - nicoletaionescu)
Food Safety, Home and Family

Foul odor in you refrigerator or freezer could be a food safety issue



Raw beef meat sealed in plastic shrink wrap with vacuum sealer. (Adobe Stock │ #588428953 - leungchopan)

Vacuum package foods for long term storage

Person hand putting a tray with banana slices into a food dehydrator machine. (iStock │ #1332723385 - Ekaterina79)

Dehydrated foods gaining in popularity

Ham and turkey sandwich with chips. (Adobe Stock │ #150082453 - lindahughes)

Freezing sandwiches can help save time and money

  • By Madeline Drake │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Group of sports fans tailgating at a stadium. (iStock │ #502868546 - monkeybusinessimages)

Tailgating Tips: Food safety should be part of game plan this fall

Farmer woman holding wooden box full of fresh raw vegetables (Photo: iStock - Milan Krasula)

September is National Fruits and Veggies month

Hot dogs on a table during the 4th of July. (Adobe Stock │ #184418960 - wavebreak3)

Preparing food for the Fourth of July

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Many combine harvester machines in a row on agriculture farm with woman standing by her car and taking out some stuff. (iStock │ #1895288797 - AJ_Watt)

K-State food scientist shares tips for outdoor meals during harvest

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
American style barbeque dinner. (Adobe Stock │ #354118129 - Regina Foster)

Planning a picnic? Food safety should be part of the party