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Holiday food preparation : article

Autumn is pumpkin time

COLUMBIA, Mo. – “This fall, millions of Americans will make an annual pilgrimage to a retail outlet to purchase a vegetable they, unfortunately, are unlikely to eat,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.

Banish the holiday blues

MOBERLY, Mo. – Holidays can be some of the happiest times of the year, but they can also pose special challenges.

Dark chocolate: the healthy way to her heart

BETHANY, Mo. – One heart-healthy way to your Valentine’s heart is dark chocolate.Dark chocolate and cocoa may have health benefits if consumed in moderation, says University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist Janet Hackert.

Dreaming of a green Christmas

The leaves have dropped, branches are bare, and the garden blooms are gone, but trees and flowering plants still bring us cheer during the winter holidays.

Help for the holidays from MU Extension

Are you ready for the winter holidays? University of Missouri Extension can help! Don’t be cowed by turkey. Roasting a big bird isn’t that hard if you plan ahead:

Keep your eyes peeled for colorful St. Patrick's Day spuds

COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s no blarney, potatoes are a staple for St. Patrick’s Day meals, along with corned beef, cabbage and soda bread.

Nut with two names comes out of its shell during holidays

COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Given most nuts ripen late in the year, they have long been associated with the holiday season,” said David Trinklein, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. It also is one of the few times when consumers see what nuts looks like in nature.

Pumpkin: An ancient vegetable still in vogue today

COLUMBIA, Mo. – This fall, millions of Americans will purchase a vegetable they, unfortunately, are very unlikely to eat, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.

Spice up the holidays for lasting memories

Bring festive cheer with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for holiday memories that last a lifetime.

Spices fill the holidays with aroma and memories

Spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg fill the holidays with comforting aromas and delicious memories, adding flavor to cherished traditions.

Squash: Always the bridesmaid, never the bride at Thanksgiving

Squash, rich in history and nutrition, was enjoyed at the first Thanksgiving but often plays a lesser role in today's holiday meals.

Turkey triumph: Master the perfect Thanksgiving bird

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Don’t be intimidated by the the prospect of cooking a big Thanksgiving turkey. It’s not that difficult, even for novice cooks, says a University of Missouri Extension nutrition specialist.
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