Tips to save money on groceries
The cost of food is up by more than 8% over last year and prices are expected to keep rising. Learn how to shop smarter and save money at the grocery store.
Keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving
By following the tips below, you'll lessen the chances of having a visit from foodborne illness — an unwelcome visitor — at your table this Thanksgiving.
How to make homemade spice blends
Homemade spice blends make great gifts, and they inspire home cooks to try new recipes.
Sticking to your diet at Super Bowl parties
If you have resolved to eat healthier, parties can present a challenge, so it’s important to have a game plan before tackling the Super Bowl spread.
Tracing tomatoes’ health benefits to gut microbes
Two weeks of eating a diet heavy in tomatoes increased the diversity of gut microbes and altered gut bacteria toward a more favorable profile in young pigs.
Farm bureau: Cost of Thanksgiving dinner increases 14%
Farm bureau's annual survey indicates the average cost of this year's classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $53.31 — a 14% increase from last year.
Amazon clout and grocery sales
Amazon is buying Whole Foods and wants to transform the way you buy groceries. But Editor Susan Crowell's commentary ponders the impact on farmers.
Here’s the scoop on toasting nuts
Toasting nuts at home is easy. You can toast them in the microwave, oven or on the stove.
Always use a thermometer to determine meat is done
Although many people use color as an indicator of doneness when grilling meats, to lessen your chance of foodborne illness use a meat thermometer.
Here’s the scoop on healthy comfort food substitutions
There’s a better-for-you substitution for many common recipe ingredients, from sugar and salt to eggs and meat.
