Savor the Flavor of Kansas Kettle Corn
By Leah Clawson on July 2, 2018
Can you name the Kettle Corn Capital of Kansas? It’s Burlingame, thanks to Jerry Hill and his wife Benleng, who own Thrill’s Kettle Corn. Creating delicious kettle corn began as a hobby for Jerry,...
Cooking with Kids
By Jill Ladd, MPH, RD, LD on June 4, 2018
Getting kids in the kitchen has many benefits. Not only are children more likely to eat foods they help prepare, but involving them in the kitchen from a young age can also instill a love for cooking...
Five Farming Myths
June 4, 2018
If I say “farmer” what image pops into your mind? Maybe you picture an old man wearing overalls and sucking on a bit of straw. That’s what a lot of people think. But there are a lot of disconnects...
Fresh Vs. Frozen Vs. Canned: What’s Better?
By Cara Harbstreet on June 4, 2018
Fresh is best, right? Not so fast. There are clear advantages and disadvantages to using fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. It all depends on your recipe, budget, timing and storage space...
Meet the Baldwins
May 14, 2018
Don’t believe the stereotype of farmers sporting dusty overalls and sucking on straw. Kim Baldwin of Baldwin Farms says, sure, her husband Adam comes home dusty and dirty some days. “But he’s not...
The History of Sorghum
May 8, 2018
Sorghum is considered an ancient grain. The earliest known records of sorghum were found at an archaeological dig in northeastern Africa near the Egyptian-Sudanese border and date back to 8000 B.C....
Meet Five Kansas Dairy Farm Moms Just Like You
By Sami Carter on May 7, 2018
How are you going to celebrate the moms in your life this Mother’s Day? As a new mom (Can you say “new” two years after childbirth?), motherhood still feels challenging to describe. I try to keep the...
Are Carbohydrates Good for You?
By Jill Ladd, MPH, RD, LD on May 2, 2018
Conduct a quick search for carbohydrates or carbs and you’ll likely end up confused about whether or not carbs are good for you. Several popular diets claim that carbohydrates are bad for your health...
Packable Snacks: Tips for Busy Parents
March 29, 2018
Snacking is a great opportunity to boost nutrition in a child’s diet. (We dieticians call this “filling nutrient voids.”) Children typically do not eat enough fruits, vegetables, or whole grains, so...
4 Things You Need to Know About GMOs
March 29, 2018
There’s a lot of buzz around genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. You’ve probably seen non-GMO labels in your grocery. What exactly is a GMO? Why do they exist? Are they safe to eat? We care...
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