Saturday, January 3, 2026

Home Economics

Heating and Air-Conditioning Tips From The Pros

(NAPS)—Next to your home itself, a home comfort system is one of the largest investments you will make. That’s why the decision to purchase...

Homemade Sauces Serve Up Health and Taste

(Family Features) Getting your family together around a delicious, home-cooked meal is easier when your kitchen is stocked with better-for-you ingredients. For home cooks...

Fuel Your Day With Fresh Pear Smoothies

(NAPS)—Shake up your smoothie routine and add fresh pears to the blender to boost your breakfast or snack. Pears are packed with fiber, making...

Getting a tax refund? Make it work for you

Brenda Procter, M.S., State Specialist & Instructor, Personal Financial Planning, College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri Extension A big tax refund check can...

The Covered Dish: Coconut Blender Pie

By: Debbie Dance Uhrig If you get in a quandary about a dessert this spring I highly recommend the delicious blender pies.  Place everything except the...

Get Your Canning Equipment Ready NOW!

credit - Susan Jackson K-State Family and Consumer Sciences You made it through another canning season, and when the last jar was filled you may have...

Fried Okra

Assemble the ingredents: Ingredients: 10 okra pods, between 4 and 6 inches long 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 tablespoons butter This recipe is very...

Help Your Kids Drink (Water) To Their Health

(NAPS)—According to a study in the Nutrition Journal, children between the ages of 4 and 13 should be consuming four to six cups of...