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Need to watch a speedy video so you can get dinner on the table before somebody in your house gnaws an arm off? Curious about the people, places, and science behind Kansas food? Whether you’re a video watcher, avid reader, or trivia fan, this is the place for you!

Recipes

summer al fresco dining

Our Top 10 Most Popular Summer Recipes
Spring dinner al fresco

Our Top 10 Most Popular Spring Recipes
Sorghum cookie gluten-free thumbnail

Gluten-Free Sorghum Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cooking family dinner

Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners

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Profiles

The Bellar Family - Kansas farmers

Rooted in Service: How the Bellars Promote Leadership and Stewardship
The Unruh Family - Kansas Soybeans

Healthy Soil to Healthy Families: How the Unruhs Grow More Than Soybeans
Ethan and Krista Sylvester

Down to Earth: The Couple Behind Sylvester Farming Co
Glynis Murphy - Baldwin City Distillery

A Dream Distilled: Apple Brandy in Baldwin City

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Tips

Always keep vegetable oil on hand. This versatile, healthy kitchen staple is made of soybeans, is a good source of vitamin E, contains Omega-3s, and has zero trans fats.

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Sifting flour is only necessary if a recipe calls for it. But you’ll always want to stir flour to "loosen" it before measuring.

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To enjoy safe and savory ground beef, remember to use a thermometer as color won’t always indicate doneness. Cook ground beef to a minimum of 160F.

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Resources

Kids and food

How to Talk to Your Kids About Food
Great New Year's Eve Party Plan Ideas

New Year's Eve Survival Guide
Best streaming shows for cooking, baking and gardening

Shows to Watch if You Love Cooking, Baking or Gardening
How to host the best July 4th party

Fourth of July Survival Guide

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Videos

Meet the Sawyers

Meet the Sawyers
Juniper Hill Farms Scott Thellman

Meet Scott Thellman
M&B Pork Farmers Family

Meet Jerry & Josh from M&B Pork
Scallop Ceviche with Crisp Sorghum

Scallop Ceviche with Crisp Sorghum

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Spotlights

Philly cheesesteak sandwich

Iconic American Sandwiches
Different kinds of bread

Different Types of Bread
Little boy picking out a ripe mango

How to Tell If Fruit Is Ripe
Fertilizer in the garden

Fun Facts About Fertilizer

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Blogs

Crop monster kids activity

Grow Your Own Kansas Crop Monster
Unique holiday gift ideas for 2020

Holiday Gift Ideas
Fun Halloween activities

How to Celebrate Halloween at Home
Thanksgiving table with all the trimmings

Plan the Perfect Side Dishes for Your Holiday Table

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Fun Facts

Did you know some of the fertilizer farmers add to the soil comes from the air we breathe? Companies can convert nitrogen in the air into nitrogen to nourish the ground.

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The journey from the time a calf is conceived to the time beef is consumed takes 24-30 months and thousands of miles—from ranches, farms, feed yards and packing plants to grocery stores and...

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There are about 60-80 pods on a mature soybean plant. Each pod contains three small soybeans.

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Q&As

Q: How many farms are in Kansas?

A: There are more than 55,000 farms in Kansas.

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Q: What does 'GMO' mean?

A: “GMO” stands for genetically modified organism. Both traditional plant breeding and genetic engineering involve altering the...

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Q: Does milk contain antibiotics?

A: No. Every milk tanker is tested for antibiotics. If any are detected, the entire load is dumped. So, you can rest assured...

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Events

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