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Lapeer County Extension Office
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Authored Articles
Are green potatoes safe to eat?
, January 29, 2024
Keeping food safe during a power outage
, June 12, 2023
What to do if your turkey is still frozen
, June 12, 2023
Drying herbs to add flavor to your meals
, January 3, 2023
Pressing apple cider at home
, November 22, 2022
Food pantry safety during fire emergencies
, January 18, 2022
Food pantry safety during flooding emergencies
, December 14, 2021
Hunters can help feed the hungry in Michigan
, November 12, 2021
How to deal with common grain pantry pests
, March 12, 2021
Planning next year's garden? Consider donating produce to your local food pantry
, December 28, 2020
Food safety and holiday food baskets
, December 11, 2020
Date marking: What does it mean for a food pantry?
, December 4, 2020
Holiday giving to food pantries
, November 30, 2020
To marinate or not to marinate?
, June 29, 2018
It is jamming jelly time
, June 28, 2018
Freezing the spring salmon is quick and easy
, April 4, 2018
Spring’s first vegetable, asparagus
, March 29, 2018
Angling for that fresh salmon? Preserve by canning!
, March 29, 2018
Food safety issues to consider after a flood
, February 23, 2018
Avoid an invasion of pantry pests
, January 4, 2018
Too many cooks in the kitchen can lead to a food safety disaster
, December 28, 2017
Pregnant women should keep food safety in mind this holiday season
, December 5, 2017
What do you send to your military person?
, November 27, 2017
Practice food safety to protect holiday leftovers
, November 27, 2017
7 tips for a “surprise package” to your military person
, November 27, 2017
Tips for preserving fresh fish
, April 5, 2017
Can electric multi-cookers be used for canning?
, April 3, 2017
Is your canning equipment ready for the summer season?
, March 31, 2017
How safe is your food after a weather emergency?
, March 20, 2017
How prepared are you for a weather emergency?
, March 20, 2017
Drying citrus peel to use later
, January 13, 2017
What to do with leftover pumpkin
, December 29, 2016
Keep foodborne illnesses out of winter meals
, December 29, 2016
Avoid winter blues with fun recipes
, December 29, 2016
When ordering take-out, watch out for foodborne illnesses
, December 27, 2016
Planning ahead for holiday meals
, December 20, 2016
Winter season safety
, December 19, 2016
Smoking as a food cooking method
, December 19, 2016
Freezing cranberries is quick and easy
, December 16, 2016
Eggnog: Toast the season in style
, December 9, 2016
Harvesting a Canadian Goose for the holiday dinner?
, December 9, 2016
Planning on sending homemade goodies?
, December 9, 2016
Food tips for a New Year's Eve celebration
, December 9, 2016
How to handle holiday mail-order surprises
, December 9, 2016
You bagged the buck - now what?
, November 28, 2016
New research on a canning technique
, September 26, 2016
Fall means it's apple season
, September 26, 2016
Remember to acidify tomatoes when canning
, August 5, 2016
Spring cleaning for your kitchen food pantry
, March 25, 2016
Eating fresh fruit and vegetables is a great way to stay healthy
, January 5, 2016
Country, cured, fresh or smoked ham, what is the difference?
, January 5, 2016
Looking for a fun family activity to do inside on a Snow Day?
, January 5, 2016
A fish story: How safe is your catch?
, December 31, 2015
Holiday food safety dos and don’ts
, December 30, 2015
Fresh squeezed juices: What is the risk?
, December 30, 2015
To stuff or not to stuff?
, December 28, 2015
Barbecue turkey: Cooking alternative for the traditional bird
, December 28, 2015
Food allergy facts that everyone should know
, December 28, 2015
It is never too early to send holiday gifts to overseas military personnel
, December 3, 2015
Pressure canning venison: An alternative when the freezer is full
, November 4, 2015
Ring-necked pheasants: The peacock of the upland game birds
, November 3, 2015
When you think of fall fruits, do apples come to mind?
, October 8, 2015
Parsnips: A vegetable from antiquity
, September 25, 2015
Sweet potato or yam: Which is it?
, September 25, 2015
Onions: Those versatile edible bulbs
, July 20, 2015
Canning snap beans is a snap, if you know how
, July 14, 2015
Summer squash-That delicate sweet abundance!
, July 13, 2015
Michigan-grown peppers sweet or hot: Which is your favorite?
, July 13, 2015
Blueberries: Those sapphire blue jewels of summer
, July 13, 2015
Rhubarb – spring’s first “tart” vegetable
, April 1, 2015
Planning to use eggs as spring decorations?
, March 30, 2015
Planning wild game for a fundraiser dinner?
, March 25, 2015
Could your dish towel be making you sick?
, January 20, 2015
What is your kitchen pet peeve?
, December 30, 2014
Foodborne illness does not take a holiday
, December 27, 2014
Is hasenpfeffer on your winter menu?
, December 22, 2014
Cranberries: Preserve the ruby red jewels of the holidays – part 2
, December 18, 2014
Cranberries: Preserve the ruby red jewels of the holidays – part 1
, December 16, 2014
Serving a Christmas goose? How about a wild one?
, December 14, 2014
Holiday party potluck – Russian roulette with food safety?
, December 11, 2014
Mail order food gifts – care is necessary
, December 4, 2014
Tis’ the holiday season – to be wise with eggnog
, November 28, 2014
Don’t bring home a foodborne illness bug when dining on take-out
, November 21, 2014
How to thaw the holiday turkey safely
, November 1, 2014
Cabbage with a kick – sauerkraut
, October 31, 2014
Salsa – not just a dance
, September 12, 2014
In a pickle
, September 3, 2014
Cooking for a crowd
, May 9, 2014
Bringing home the wild game
, April 28, 2014
Preserving spring asparagus
, April 21, 2014
The first fruit of the season
, April 18, 2014
Working safely with meat and fresh vegetables
, March 31, 2014
Food safety at Rose Bowl parties
, December 31, 2013
What is a charitable donation?
, December 11, 2013
Getting organized for income tax time
, December 10, 2013
What is your net worth?
, December 9, 2013
Tame the holiday spending monster with a plan!
, December 6, 2013
The ruby red jewels of fall: cranberries
, October 13, 2013
Sending food gifts: Do it safely!
, January 13, 2013
Do I need to worry about food safety at a cocktail party?
, January 10, 2013
Beware of raw cookie dough
, January 8, 2013
Don't be a jerk when making wild game jerky
, January 2, 2013
Gifts from the garden
, December 28, 2012
Don’t invite food borne illness to the holiday table
, November 30, 2012
It’s not too early to make holiday baked goods and pastries
, November 30, 2012
Taking the stress out of holiday food preparation
, November 16, 2012
The party is over! What happens to the leftovers?
, November 16, 2012
Articles Featuring
Freezing cranberries made easy
, May 26, 2023
Lapeer County ensuring safe and secure food 2018
, January 22, 2019
Authored Documents
Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Sweet Potatoes (HNI26)
, July 24, 2023
Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Snap Beans (HNI27)
, July 24, 2023
Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Peppers (HNI25)
, July 18, 2023
Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Parsnips (HNI44)
, July 17, 2023
Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Onions (HNI24)
, July 16, 2023
Michigan Fresh (Spanish): Pimientos
, January 30, 2015
Michigan Fresh (Spanish): El Uso, Almacenamiento y Conservación de las Cebollas (HNI24SP)
, January 30, 2015
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