Certain foods are a health risk when prepared ahead of time and taken to outdoor parties. One key to food safety is keeping perishables at the proper temperature and knowing the time limit for serving them.

Salsas are easy to make at home, but it is important to follow tested recipes and process them correctly. In this publication are complete directions for working with various kinds of peppers to make chili salsa, tomatillo ...

This publication explains how to make jellies, jams and preserves at home. It lists the ingredients and equipment needed, gives special tips and techniques, and includes five recipes.

The many varieties of peppers can be canned, pickled, frozen or dried. This leaflet gives instructions for preserving peppers and includes tasty recipes such as marinated peppers and pepper jelly.

Proper food storage can preserve food quality and prevent spoilage and food/borne illness. The specifics of pantry, refrigerator and freezer storage are given, along with helpful information on new packaging, label dates, ...

This publication answers questions about food irradiation and how it helps prevent foodborne illnesses. Included are explanations of how irradiation works and its benefits. Irradiation is a safe method of preserving food ...