Sunday, December 21, 2025

Home Economics

A Mediterranean Menu for Outdoor Entertaining – Opa!

(Family Features) When al fresco entertaining calls for some flavorful inspiration, look to the fresh and abundant offerings of Mediterranean cuisine.   Inspired by its coastal...

Paying to borrow your own money is a bad deal

Story source: Brenda Procter, M.S., State Specialist & Instructor, Personal Financial Planning, University of Missouri Extension The ball at Times Square had barely touched bottom...

Storing canned foods

Christeena Haynes, MS, RD, LD, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Dallas County, University of Missouri Extension Many people have questions about the storage of...

The Covered Dish: Smoked Turkey Salad with warm bacon dressing

This has become one of my favorite salads to prepare as a main entrée for my family.  You will note in the directions that I...

Warm Up This Winter with Easy Mug Desserts

(Family Features) Need a little warming up after a day out in the cold and snow? The McCormick Kitchens are sharing “hug in a...

Cookie Flavors Inspire New Desserts

(Family Features) A hot new dessert trend is here — cookies are getting a makeover. As identified in the McCormick Flavor Forecast 2015, favorite...

Whole Grains for the Whole Day

(Family Features) Getting enough whole grains into your family’s diet may seem like a whole lot of work, but one trick for getting more...

When It Comes To Saving And Investing, Make Time Your Friend

(NAPS)—While many find it’s easier to make excuses than to make a commitment to save, it doesn’t have to be that way. The key...