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Quality for Keeps is written by University of Missouri  Extension regional specialists for those who produce and preserve food. For information on guide sheets or topics, contact University of Missouri Extension in your county.

Contributing Editors

Judy Lueders
LuedersJ@missouri.edu
Nutrition & Health Specialist
Perry County Office
321 N. Main, Suite 1
Perryville, MO 63775
573.547.4504

Mary Schroepfer 
SchroepferM@missouri.edu
Nutrition Specialist
Franklin County Office
116 W. Main 
Union, MO 63084
636.583.5141

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Quality for Keeps Newsletter
A seasonal newsletter for those
who produce and preserve food

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2005
  April 2005  (PDF)
Cracked Jars:  Reading Between the Lines

Can Splenda® Be Used in Preserving Foods?
Addresses for Suppliers

Questions & Answers
 
  May 2005   (PDF)
Home Food Preservation Appeals to Do It Yourselfers

Hot Packing Improves Canning
Canning and Freezing for One, Two or a Few
Strawberry Rhubarb Jelly

 
  June 2005  (PDF)
Potatoes Are An American Classic
Freezing Potatoes
Canned Potatoes
Freezer Sense Saves Time and Energy 
Questions & Answers 
 
  July 2005  (PDF)
Celebrate the Red and Gold of Summer
Tomato Cautions
Savor Golden Sweet Corn All Year Long
Succotash
QFK Readers Have Leg Up on Fair Competition
 
  August 2005  (PDF)
Missouri Grapes Serve Many Purposes
Canning, Freezing and Drying Grapes
Questions about Storage and Safety of Home Canning Foods
Making Jams & Jellies with Added Pectin 
 
  September 2005  (PDF)
Workshop Yields New Recommendations
Canning Lemon Curd
Parsnips, Rutabagas, Turnips - Oh My! 

 
  October 2005  (PDF)
Understanding Hams

Freezing Prepared Foods
Freezing Chocolate Sauce
News & Fun
 
2004 
  April 2004  (PDF)
Boiling-water Canners A Safely Preserve High Acid Foods
 "Hey Hon, Is the Stuff Any Good?"( A Primer on Expiration   
        
Dates)
Food Preservation Resources: Where to go to Find Those 
        
"In the Know"
Garden Guidelines  
 
  May 2004  (PDF)
 
Focus On:  Freezing

 
Freezing Storage 0° F
 
  June 2004  (PDF)
 Pack Sturdy Safe Snacks fro Troops Overseas
 Apricots Add Delicate Flavor, Texture and Color to Meals      
 Soft (Unripened) Cheese Requires Care to Combat Listeria
 Apricot Jam
 
  July 2004  (PDF)
 
Plum Good!

 Fruity Salsas
 Making Jelly Without Sugar
 
Syrup Solutions
 
"To Market to Market"

 
  August  2004  (PDF)
Zucchini Overwhelms Summer Gardeners

Zucchini Relish
Think Food Safety When Serving Take-Along Meals
Not All Foods Freeze Well
Should I Vacuum Pack Food at Home?
 
  September 2004  (PDF)
 
A Cabbage a  Day Keeps the Doctor Away
 Canned Apple Pie Filling
 Questions and Answers
 Pickled Cauliflower or Brussels Sprouts

 
  October 2004  (PDF)
Keep Venison Safe From Field to Table

Fresh Game Sausage
Sweet Potato Add Fall Color and Flavor
Sweet Potato Pie
Chestnuts
 

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Last revised: 04/22/08