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Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products

July 25, 2019

Fact Sheet 9.341 by M. Bunning, E. Shackelton, and P. Kendall* (1/23) Home canning is a great way to preserve tomatoes for later use. Using tested methods and recipes, choice ingredients, and having an awareness of acidity levels are critical to a safe home-canned product. Quick Facts… Tomato Acidity Although tomatoes […]

Fermentation, Food Safety, Food Safety at Home

Understanding and Making Kombucha

July 25, 2019

What is kombucha? Kombucha is a lightly effervescent, cider-like beverage, made by fermenting sweetened tea. It is produced using a starter culture of bacteria and yeasts called a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast). A mature SCOBY resembles a flat, jelly-like pancake, often referred to as a ‘mushroom’ or […]

Nutrition and Health, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Basics

General Exercise Safety

July 25, 2019

Being physically active and exercising have many health benefits, but taking proper precautions to stay safe is important. Follow these tips to prevent injury and have the best experience being active! Use equipment properly. Most gyms will include instructions on how to use their equipment, but if you are using […]