NDSU Extension - Nutrition

What to do when the end product doesn't go as planned... Imprecise measuring, too-ripe fruit, or failure to use the right type (or amount) of pectin can all contribute to too-soft or syrupy jam or jelly.

Learn how to remake jam and jelly if it is too soft >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/oops-remaking-jams-and-jellies

We spy some of our amazing resources!

Digital copies are available on our website. Check them out >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/food-and-nutrition

We are adding a new module to our next Nourish series! We are diving into special diets.

Register for this free online course and learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/programs/nourish

Purdue University is hosting three webinars for the 6th Summer School on Consumer Food Safety Education. The topics include:

July 1st - Observations of Consumer Food Handling: Implications for Food Safety Messages
July 8th - Serving up Food Safety During an After-School Cooking Club
July 15th - Considerations for Communicating with Home-based (Cottage) Food Producers

See the dates and times below. Register now at https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0W0WVdlzIlZsCWO

Raise a glass of milk to dairy!

June is Dairy Month, making it a good time to recognize the contributions of dairy farmers and the nutritional value of dairy foods. Milk supplies high-quality protein, calcium, vitamin B12, riboflavin, phosphorus and several other nutrients for children and adults.

Read the Prairie Fare column >>> https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/prairie-fare-let2019s-toast-dairy-month

Have you ever heard of honeyberries? The extremely hardy, edible blue honeysuckle grows in almost any soil, and the fruit can be used like blueberries.

Most honeyberries are ready to harvest mid to late June or late June to early July.

Learn more from NDSU Extension >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/windbreak-cookbook-featuring-fruits-prairie-forests

Fire up the grill this weekend and add some fruit and vegetables!

Here are some grilling ideas to get you started:
- Prepare bell peppers by cutting off the top and bottom of the pepper. Remove the core and then cut the pepper in half from top to bottom. (This way, you end up with two flat rectangles that are grilled skin side down.)

- Sprinkle wedges of apple or pear with cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar. Grill for about five minutes per side.

- For a fun alternative to the summer classic s’mores, cut a ¾-inch-deep slit down the length of an unpeeled banana. Pry the slit open and stuff with 2 tablespoons of chopped dark chocolate or your favorite candy bar. Wrap the banana in foil and grill for about five minutes on each side.

Learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/focus-fruits-vegetables-try-adding-some-fruits-and-vegetables-your-grilling

We have lots of great jelly and jam recipes using sugar! But what about recipes for those needing to watch their sugar intake?
Our publication provides research-tested recipes for reduced-sugar refrigerated fruit spreads that are easy to make. Learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/food-preservation-reduced-sugar-or-no-sugar-fruit-spreads?fbclid=IwY2xjawSfeQ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZSzd5VlVscFZBZnYwTVVIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiLkxmsqqctRMGRC_03hVHEOEQpQc77TDYrZ3CNMRXq3RrBFrK4rHQ-t8ju2_aem_QRu-4tWkTcEv9AAVkRZ9Pw

Here's your yearly reminder for unsafe places to can!

Do not use these unsafe methods to can:
- Bathtubs
- Sun Canning
- Pressure Cookers
- Dishwashers
- Ovens/Microwaves
- Slow Cookers
- OR Volcanos as a heat source🤣 (we're just being silly)

When canning, use a pressure canner, steam canner or water-bath canner depending on the food you intend to preserve. Learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/food-and-nutrition/food-preservation-and-wild-game/equipment?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdOwdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqakVJY3JDbmIxaU9maGtQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr6JjytfAbPxyYJxrfQQa6sxmJauyQq72dINoiiw34iGLaE9JvU0jFoCVqnp_aem_CNoCaMGAUlg7P_WaQfiQHw

Celebrate dairy month!

Did you know ice cream is a physics experiment? The freezing temperature of the ice is lowered by adding salt, allowing the liquid milk to become a creamy frozen treat.

Make ice cream in a bag from NDSU Extension >>> https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Family-Table---June-2026-Newsletter-.html?soid=1136598077807&aid=ezqrsJabJu8 #:~:text=Ice%20Cream%20in%20a%20Bag