By Shelley Sherman, University of Minnesota Extension

Here we are again, January in Minnesota. It’s cold, it’s dark and we’ve all resolved to eat better. So what are some good, healthy foods that respond to that need to warm up and don’t take a lot of time to make?

Here are a few ideas:

By Jeffrey Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension

Keep the bug spray holstered — there are smarter ways to manage the insects found in food bins.

Another year of wonderful recipes were submitted for the Hutchinson Leader Recipe Contest. Judging this year’s contest were Christine Schlueter, Kay Johnson and Marne Long.

By Mary Caskey, University of Minnesota Extension

By Carol Ann Burtness, University of Minnesota Extension

Traditional holiday menus don’t change much from year to year, but that doesn’t mean food handling habits shouldn’t be adjusted.

By Roselyn Biermaier, University of Minnesota Extension

By Carol Ann Burtness, University of Minnesota Extension

Preserve fall pumpkins and squash for later use by freezing, canning or drying.

By Mary Schroeder, University of Minnesota Extension