Tag: cooking
Cucumber pickles offer health benefits
In a recent study, scientists identified, for the first time in fermented cucumbers, four peptides known to have anti-hypertensive properties.
Save time and money by making food at home
Preparing starter meals at home can save you both time and money. Learn how to make more home-cooked meals with less hassle during your busy work week.
Extension class teaches teens with Down syndrome important skills
Six young participants came accompanied by a parent and left having learned a new kitchen skill and how to prepare a simple recipe.
Don’t let bad burgers ruin your Memorial Day
Get the latest news on beef recalls and learn the best practices for handling ground beef and cooking hamburgers to avoid foodborne illness on Memorial Day.
Hard-boiled eggs safer than soft-boiled eggs for Easter
While some people prefer soft-boiled eggs over hard-boiled eggs, from a food safety standpoint, it is safer to use hard-boiled eggs for dyeing Easter eggs.
Learn to make Mediterranean cuisine in May
Penn State Extension is offering a cooking class, Mediterranean Cuisine Comes to You, once a week beginning May 2 and ending May 30 from 6-8 p.m.
Growing fruits and vegetables from kitchen scraps
Kitchen scrap gardening is a way to recycle and reuse while experimenting with leftover plant parts.
Raw turkey linked to ongoing salmonella outbreak
Protect yourself from the salmonella outbreak that's been ongoing since before Thanksgiving by using these safe handling tips for raw turkey from the CDC.
A beginner’s guide to freezing meals for your slow cooker
Freezing meals for later use can be helpful anytime you need a ready-to-go meal or when you take a meal to someone in need. Learn how to get started.
How to make healthier soups, stews and casseroles
Learn how to make soups, stews and casseroles healthier, without sacrificing taste and texture, by replacing high-fat ingredients with healthier options.
