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Food Safety, Home and Family

Slow cookers and food safety

At any time of year, a slow cooker can make life a little more convenient because by planning ahead, you save time later. Read More

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Home and Family, Money

Expert tips on smart shopping and reducing food waste

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Home and Family, Money

Money-saving ideas for buying groceries, cooking at home

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K-State food scientist shares tips for safe leftovers

  • December 2, 2024
  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
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Spring holidays are for family feasts, not pesky bacteria guests

  • March 20, 2024
  • By Zoya Sattar │ USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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How to safely prepare your Thanksgiving turkey

  • November 22, 2023
  • By Susan Himes │ Texas A&M AgriLife
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K-State food safety expert shares holiday meal reminders 

  • November 13, 2023
  • By K-State Research and Extension news service 
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Cook Smarter, Not Harder: Nine Time-Saving Cooking Tips

  • October 25, 2023
  • By Julene Reese │ Utah State University Extension

Making a meal from what’s on hand

  • January 14, 2020
  • By hpj-editorial

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  • November 2, 2018
  • By Kylene Scott

Tackle tailgates with food safety

  • September 9, 2018
  • By Tori Lock, Oklahoma State University
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