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Volunteer Quantity Cooking Safety, Leader's Guide

by Londa Nwadike

MF3214

Most cooks for large community or family events are volunteers and inexperienced in food safety practices for cooking in large quantities. This leader's guide includes recommendations for teaching the lesson and hands-on examples and exercises. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Jul 2015

Volunteer Quantity Cooking Safety, Fact Sheet

by Londa Nwadike

MF3213

Most cooks for large community or family events are volunteers and inexperienced in food safety practices for cooking in large quantities. Avoid food safety hazards by following the tips in this fact sheet. Includes safety recommendations for all phases of planning, preparing and storing food from a large event. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2015

10 Tips for Safe Home-Canned Food

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3170

Home-canned foods are a year-round treat but unsafe canning practices can turn a treat into a tragedy. Follow these 10 tips to can foods safely. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2023

What’s Your Elevation?

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3172

The elevation of Kansas rises gradually from east to west, which affects everyday cooking and baking, as well as home-canning. Know your local elevation to help you preserve foods safely. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2023

Sassy Safe Salsa at Home

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3171

Salsa is America's favorite condiment but preserving it at home can be risky unless safe canning methods are used. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2023

Dry Meat Safely at Home

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3173

Drying is the world's oldest and most common food preservation method, but foodborne illness from eating homemade jerky raises concerns about safety. Follow these techniques to dry meat safely at home. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2023

Safe Food Storage: The Cupboard

by Londa Nwadike Karen Blakeslee

MF3131

Guide to how long to store food in your cupboards. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2014

Safe Food Storage: The Refrigerator and Freezer

by Londa Nwadike Karen Blakeslee

MF3130

Guide to how long to store food in your refrigerator and freezer. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2014

Food Allergy Facts of Life, Fact Sheet

by Amy E. Lorenzen

MF3083

Includes information about food allergies and tips for coping. This lesson in the FCS annual series has been selected by the FCE groups. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Aug 2013

At-Home Safe Food Handling: It's in Your Hands

by Londa Nwadike Karen Blakeslee

MF2465

When it comes to safe food handling and preparation in your home, you’re in control. Your home is the final stop in the farm-to-table continuum, and safely handling food is your best protection against foodborne illnesses. This publication outlines food handling practices from store to table, plus the use of leftovers. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2018

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Cucumbers

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1184

When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used to process cucumbers. Revised. 10 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Apples

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1187

When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety- tested methods can be used to freeze and can apples. Revised. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Vegetables

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1181

When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety tested methods can be used for freezing and canning vegetables popular in Kansas. Revised. 12 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Peaches

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1182

When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These safety tested methods can be used for apricots and nectarines as well as peaches. Revised. 6 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Sweet Corn

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1183

When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used for freezing or canning sweet corn. Revised. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024