5 tips from the USDA for a safe Thanksgiving
Follow these tips from USDA to ensure a food-safe meal this Thanksgiving.
Food news we’re reading: Dec. 16, 2015
This week we're reading about a cookie trademark infringement, what to buy foodies for Christmas, a holiday cookie finder and more.
How to brew pine needle tea
Learn how to brew pine needle tea — a clear tea with a mild flavor that tastes refreshing and earthy — and benefit from its medicinal properties.
How to make sauerkraut
Reporter Liz Partsch provides a step for step guide on how her family makes their annual supply of sauerkraut.
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.
Cooking with quinoa
Quinoa is a versatile seed-like grain that can easily become a part of your diet.
A day on the lake: How ice fishing became one group’s post-retirement hobby
Retirement isn't just about slowing down—sometimes it’s about drilling through the ice. Join Reporter Liz Partsch for a day on the lake with a local group that’s found the perfect way to stay active (and stay warm) during the winter months.
Here’s What’s Cooking in Kathi Hamilton’s Kitchen
Congratulations to our Week Two Reader's Kitchen Winner, Kathi Hamilton! Learn a little about our winner and get her featured recipes!
Cooking with flowers adds beauty and taste.
Cooking with edible flowers is a trend that has endured for centuries.
Peach pit carving: The forgotten folk art of Ohio pioneers
Discover the history of peach pit carving, from its ancient Chinese roots to 19th-century American pioneers and the famous art of Albert William Gimbi, the Pennsylvania Peach Pit Carver.






















