Throughout the summer, Extension educators received many calls concerning problems with canning red beets. Many people seem confused about canning plain beets in water versus pickled beets canned in a ...

After six months off, I missed writing my weekly column. It must be I have become addicted to writing a weekly column as I have written one in The Phoenix for over 27 years. I’m back. Each week there ...

Contrary to what you might think, canned foods can be part of your diet if you have high blood pressure. Are you trying to watch your sodium intake? Most people take in far too much, and excessive ...

Red velvet cake has traditionally been made with red food coloring. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a nationwide ban on artificial food dye Red 3. This recipe for Healthful Red ...

Sodium is a necessary mineral for many bodily processes. Too much sodium increases the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Many canned foods, like beans and beets, can still be eaten—even ...