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Practice mindfulness while opening pomegranates
Once (maybe twice) each winter, my rural grocery store will stock whole pomegranates. They are a highlight of my winter fruit picks because of their...
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Shop wisely when thrifting for cooking tools and appliances
What's safe to bring into my home? I think about this topic often when I shop in thrift stores. I like...
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Make use of your extra farm eggs
"I have more eggs in the summer than I know what to do with," said a community member calling into my office. If you have...
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Why is open kettle canning unsafe?
Canning food at home has been around since the early 1800s, with the first mason jar designed for canning distributed in 1884. Canning, freezing, and...
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Rooted in Tradition: Extension Workshop Teaches Modern Homesteading
On July 7, the University of Illinois Extension hosted its first 2025 Back to Basics session, led by Illinois Extension Educators Mary Liz Wright and Chris Lueking.Held at the Washington County Extension Education Center, this workshop offered community members the...
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Jam Session Kicks Off Canning Workshop Series in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Local residents got a sweet start to summer food preservation with a hands-on jam-making workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension on June 25. The workshop, led by Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen, was the first in a three-part...
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