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The Tick That Could Make You Allergic to Meat
Food Allergens,Food Safety | August 24, 2018
We all know what allergies are. Most of us even have allergic reactions to certain things. Be it dairy, nuts, eggs, or shellfish (this list is minute compared to the things we are allergic to); almost everyone has had an… read more
Manure Meandering – Read This Before You Plant Your Veggies
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Pathogens | August 23, 2018
Manure can be a great base for compost. The leavings of cows, horses, and other grass-munching herbivores are rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are all necessary ingredients for cooking up healthy soil. Manure is readily available, too –… read more
Food Safety | August 21, 2018
You may have heard by this point that insects are the food of the future. They are not so much a coming trend as they are a sort of inevitability. Mealworms, grasshoppers, and crickets eat next to nothing and pack… read more
Eating in my 30’s: An Algae Adventure of Nutrients
Food Insecurity,Food Safety | August 20, 2018
I’m taking a trip into adulthood eating, and it all begins with the superfood Algae. I’ve hit the big 3-0. That’s 30 years-old. Let me say it again, 30. I’m obviously taking it well. I’ve realized it’s time for me… read more
Mouse Meat in Your Dog and Cats Food Coming to a Store Near You
Food Safety | August 20, 2018
When it comes to feeding our dogs, the options readily available are fairly endless. Your puppy might learn to have a preference, usually tending towards the wetter, tastier foods, but nevertheless, there is no apparent shortage to the list of… read more
Food Safety | August 19, 2018
In 2016, six workers at a winery in the Rhineland of Germany fell mysteriously ill. They grew feverish and shivered with chills. Swallowing was difficult. They complained of indigestion and diarrhea. Their cervical lymph nodes grew swollen and tender. What… read more
Food Insecurity,Food Safety | August 18, 2018
One in five households with children in the United States faces food insecurity; that’s more than 17 million households. Programs like SNAP and EBT provide something of a safety net. But they do not cover all families, and not all… read more
Food Safety,Salmonella | August 17, 2018
When I first moved in with my now husband, he had a dirty little habit that we had to compromise on. I was raised on a dishcloth that was used for one day, then tossed in the laundry. He was… read more
The Dos and Don’ts of Royal Eating
Food Safety,Pathogens | August 17, 2018
As Americans, we are all pretty amazed by The Royal Family. Weddings, births of new royal babies, royal dogs, clothing and now even foods have become topics in our homes and in all sorts of media. Why are we royal… read more
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 15, 2018
Farmers’ market is a great way to buy fresh, local foods while supporting local farmers and artisans. They are growing in popularity these days. They provide a great way to ensure that the sales directly go back to the farm…. read more