What is a chili pepper? My Cultural Experience with Red Chili Peppers

Written by Nicole Busboom, EFNEP Extension Assistant This February, my family traveled to Thailand and experienced Asian cuisine. This was such a rewarding cultural learning experience for me. I definitely didn’t know what to expect regarding the food culture.  We soon realized that a lot of the food was fresh, locally grown and was very…

Barbecue Safety

Written by Brianna Frickenstein, Extension Assistant Spring is here and summer is close behind, which means it is time to start barbecuing! It is important to remember the food safety rules (clean, separate, cook and chill) along with other important safety measures while having a barbecue. From Grocery Store to Home When shopping, be sure…