Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Home Economics

Prepare emergency supplies for spring storm season

Natural disasters, like tornadoes and severe storms, are things we don’t like to think about until necessary. But in Missouri, being prepared for spring...

Protecting your identity will help protect your financial future

“In our modern world, with click-of-a-mouse speed, identity theft is a growing threat to you personally and financially,” says Doug Scotten, family financial education...

Johnny Cakes

In my quest to find old recipes and cook old fashioned foods I decided that I wanted to make Johnny Cakes. But I wasn’t...

Raising a child: First you make eye contact, suggests Kansas State University child development scholar

MANHATTAN — Nurturing a baby into a capable, competent individual is complicated. A parent models language and behavior. A parent sets boundaries for safety...

Wood Chips to Marinades: K-State’s Barbecue 101 Workshop Planned in Four Communities

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Just in time for summer, Kansas State University is presenting Barbecue 101, a one-day workshop for beginning and experienced grillers in...

Fruit-Filled Summer Celebrations

(Family Features) Whether you anticipate fun-filled pool parties, laid-back picnics at the park or casual dinner parties at home, summer entertaining gets a little...

The Covered Dish: Cream of Tomato Soup, (Red Soup)

This week I am featuring what I am hungry for, fresh tomato soup.  I had big plans to feature breaded tomatoes.  I thought the recipe...

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Perfectly yummy soft banana bread sliced warm and spread with real butter.  Mmmmmmmmmmm…. But-   It can be made even better with the addition of...