Food safety, not luck, needed to cook corned beef safely
Use good food safety practices to cook corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. It should be handled with care to avoid foodborne illnesses.
How to grow ginger in the Midwest
If started indoors during March, ginger can be successfully propagated, transplanted and grown in the Midwest to harvest in the fall.
Research shows how to ruin a cookie with just two words
A chocolate chip cookie labeled "consumer complaint" won't taste as good as the exact same product described as "new and improved," a new study suggests.
Online orders can mean dicey delivery
Consumers have turned to food delivery as an alternative to eating out or shopping in a grocery store, but they should keep a food safety in mind.
Nonperishable foods to stock up on in advance of a snowstorm
In the event of a snowstorm that may keep you inside for days, you should have at least three days’ worth of food and water. Learn what to stock up on.
Try giving ugly food a chance
Misshapen vegetables are as healthful as their picture-perfect counterparts and buying them helps reduce food waste.
Hunters encouraged to donate deer this season
Pennsylvania hunters have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the hungry by donating deer via Hunters Sharing the Harvest this season.
9 herbs to relieve cold and flu symptoms
Learn how to treat cold and flu symptoms with nine herbs that have been used in many different cultures across the world for centuries.
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.
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.























