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Green tomatoes: Fruit of the vegetable patch

— September 17, 2020

Every year, my small vegetable garden produces far more tomatoes than I can possibly use. As the season wanes, an abundance of green tomatoes forlornly hang on the vine looking for…

Use your freezer to preserve the best of summer
— August 27, 2020

It’s August, and that means I’m busily trying to figure out a way to preserve the smells and flavors of my favorite vegetables. I enjoy stocking my freezer with vegetables I’ve…
Small changes build healthy eating habits
— January 16, 2020

KITCHEN DIVA: A new year brings about a desire for change, so let’s start with your health! When it comes to our daily meal routine, change can sometimes be challenging. Studies have…
Late summer planting that leads to fall harvest success
— July 25, 2019

In the heat of summer’s end, vegetable gardeners are often drained by the weeding and watering routine, and ready to put the garden to bed. University of Illinois Extension Horticulture…
Focus on healthy foods that will fill you up
— February 10, 2017

Some New Year’s resolutions are still going strong while others have certainly fallen off the cliff. Those that chose to work on a healthier lifestyle may still be trying to forget…

Get answers to common food preservation questions
— July 31, 2020

Food preservation techniques, such as canning, freezing, or pickling, increases the shelf-life of food. When done correctly, families have delicious, safe, and healthy food to enjoy…
Should you be adding this food to your diet?
— September 10, 2019

It’s nutrient rich, low in calories and comes in all different shapes and sizes, which is why experts are singing its praises. A good addition to any healthy diet, this food has even…
Start vegetable gardens early with cool season crops
— March 31, 2018

After a long winter, gardeners are always eager to get outside again. “Get a head start on your vegetable garden by planting cool-season crops,” says Gemini Bhalsod, a University…