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Holiday season more than meat Posted on 11/06/08 by Stephanie Schupska

There won’t be any meat on Robin Pratt’s holiday table. Without a turkey or ham to fuss over, the Winterville, Ga., Web designer spends her extra time “focused on friends and family instead of the food,” she said.

Holiday meal tips: Lose extra fat, salt, sugar Posted on 11/06/08 by Stephanie Schupska

Traditional holiday meals with plenty of vegetables put Georgians a step ahead of their neighbors to the north. Vegetables free of extras like butter, breadcrumbs and heavy creams could help Georgians stay healthy, says a University of Georgia expert.

Put a tasty turkey on the table this Thanksgiving Posted on 11/06/08 by J. Faith Peppers

For generations, Americans have sought the secret to cooking the perfect turkey for holiday meals. Some have abandoned the time-tested roasting ritual for fast frying or other cooking methods, but a tasty bird can still be found in the oven.

Remembering troops with treats at the holidays Posted on 11/04/08 by J. Faith Peppers

University of Georgia food safety expert offers advice on packing and shipping holiday goodies to troops overseas.

Time for turkey thawing, selection tips Posted on 10/31/08 by J. Faith Peppers

As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to talk turkey. There are many questions surrounding the age-old tradition: Should you buy fresh or frozen? How do you safely thaw a turkey? What’s the best stuffing? How do you cook the turkey without drying it out? How will you know when it’s done? Food safety experts with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offer the answers.

Fay damages crops in 31 Georgia counties Posted on 10/30/08 by Sharon Dowdy

Tropical Storm Fay brought much needed rainfall to Georgia in late August, but it caused $159 million in damage to crops in 31 south Georgia counties, according to a University of Georgia economic impact study.

Blueberry grant focuses research on significant Georgia fruit Posted on 10/30/08 by Stephanie Schupska

The U.S. has 75,000 acres of cultivated blueberries. A third of that is grown in the South. The region is on track to become the hub of U.S. blueberry production within the next five years.

Childhood food allergies a serious concern Posted on 10/30/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Teresa Haire reads the labels on all the food she feeds her two-year-old son, Brandon. If she doesn’t, it could be serious. He’s allergic to eggs and peanuts.

Farmers forced to leave tomatoes in fields Posted on 10/23/08 by Sharon Dowdy

When it comes to food, perceived danger can be as harmful as a real one, especially to a farmer’s wallet. Georgia tomato growers learned that lesson firsthand when consumers stopped buying fresh tomatoes during this summer’s Salmonella scare linked to fresh tomatoes.

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