Enriching Lives
July 14, 2018
It's Melon Season! Serve Them Safe! 
Barbara Ames
Nutrition, Health and Food Safety
Phone: 620-331-2690
           
Article                                               Audio  
It's Melon Season! Serve Them Safe!      However, the recent multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to precut melons is an important reminder that safe handling and preparing of watermelon, cantaloupes, honeydew and other melons is very important.  Read on to learn what you can do to prevent becoming ill from contaminated melons.  


 
 
 
Poppy Seed Fruit Salad                          Recipe  
Poppy seeds and a hint of ginger accent this refreshing fruit salad.  Include fresh fruit such as melons, kiwi, grapes and berries.
 

Stay Cool with these tips to Lower Cooling Cost
Financial Management & Entrepreneurship
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Stay Cool with these tips to Lower Cooling Cost
As summer starts to heat up and temperatures rise, many of us are cranking up the air conditioners to stay cool.



    

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