Sweet potato fries are a healthy, delicious option
Sweet potatoes are healthy vegetables that are full of fiber, potassium and vitamins A and C. Try sweet potato fries for a delicious treat.
Grilling, Smoking, or Barbecuing: Is there a difference?
Memorial Day is the second-most popular grilling holiday of the year, but are you really grilling, or are you smoking or barbecuing? Find out here.
A home gardener’s guide to crop rotation
Crop rotation helps replenish soil, improves yields and prevents pests and diseases in the home garden. Learn the basics of rotating crops by plant family.
20 vegetables to plant midsummer for a fall harvest
Whether you want to replace early-maturing vegetables or you've had trouble getting things to grow, midsummer planting can give you a second chance.
Knowing when to throw out moldy food
Learn when food with mold growth should be discarded and when the damaged portion can be removed and the rest of the food can be consumed.
MyPlate launches first Alexa skill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the launch of its first-ever Alexa skill, a digital tool for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers.
How to carve an original jack-o-lantern
Jack-o-lanterns date back centuries, but they weren't always carved using pumpkins. Discover the origins of the jack-o-lantern and how to carve an original.
How to make two protective face masks from a T-shirt
Learn how to make two protective face masks from a T-shirt to wear to public places and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Get the grill ready: Beef marinade recipes and tips
It's May, so fire up the grill! Try these recipes for garlic-thyme, BBQ and chili-cilantro marinades and check out these marinading tips.
Learning to dine with diabetes
Dining with Diabetes: Beyond the Kitchen teaches how to make healthy food choices when eating at restaurants, going grocery shopping or planning meals.
