The holiday season is a time for social gatherings and sharing meals together! If you’re like me, you enjoy hosting events at your home. I host an annual Thanksgiving dinner for my friends, and it’s always one of the highlights of my year!
The Food Factor: Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup
January 9, 2024
Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is the perfect cozy soup thanks to the protein-rich beef and abundance of nutritious vegetables.
Winter Lawn Guide
January 5, 2024
The new year is a great time to start learning about topics you don’t know much about.
6 Holiday Recycling Tips
December 15, 2023
When you think about the holidays, all the food, gifts, holiday décor, and gatherings with friends and family likely come to mind. What you may not think about is how much garbage we create during this season. Check out these tips that can help you recycle this holiday season.
7 Holiday Tips to Maintain Healthy Diet Habits
December 12, 2023
The holidays don't have to sabotage your healthy diet habits. Check out these tips that can help you stay focused during this festive season.
How to Care for Holiday Cacti
December 8, 2023
Holiday cacti are popular this time of year. They are a great addition to holiday décor and are even a great gift! If you’re like me, I’m running out of gift ideas for my loved ones.
The Food Factor: Sweet Potato Cheese Pie
December 5, 2023
Love cheesecake, but don’t want all the fat and calories that come with it? Sweet Potato Cheese Pie has all the flavor of cheesecake without all the guilt.
Bird of the Month: Eurasian Collared Dove
December 4, 2023
We’ve reached the end of our yearlong series that introduced you to some of Mississippi’s birds! We hope these blog posts have helped you identify and learn more about our feathered friends.
The Food Factor: Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts and Dried Fruit
November 21, 2023
Savor the flavors of fall in this rice pilaf dish, made with dried fruit and sage.
Plants Perfect for the Holidays
November 17, 2023
If you’re like me, you’re starting to think about your holiday plans. How will I decorate for Thanksgiving and Christmas? What will I gift my friends and family during this festive season? Plants make perfect gifts and add a nice touch to your holiday decor.
Dining with Diabetes: Can It Help You?
November 14, 2023
Have you have been diagnosed with diabetes? Do you live with or care for someone with diabetes? Or do you just want to learn how to eat healthier? If you answered yes to any of these questions, MSU Extension’s Dining with Diabetes program is for you.
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