Thawed turkey ready for the oven (Photo by Liz West) Today’s guest is Tammy Roberts. She has tips for buying the right size turkey to feed all your guests and offers safe methods to defrost the holiday bird.     Turkey Talk 101

Photo by Ethan Lofton Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for a flock of relatives doesn’t have to be an exercise in stress and frustration. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned cook, a few simple steps can make the turkey meal a big success. Today[...]

Cooking whole cranberries (Photo by Tracy Ducasse) Cranberries are often the partner of the holiday turkey.   With a lovely tart taste, plenty of vitamins and versatility they should be enjoyed any time of the year. Today’s guest is Tammy Robe[...]

Photo by MU Extension’s Rob Mize Avian flu killed a lot of turkeys this year. Does that mean there will be a shortage of the birds for the holiday? Today’s guest is Jeff Firman, poultry specialist for University of Missouri Extension. He[...]

A flower blossoms for its own joy.”~ Oscar Wilde (Photo by John O’Neill) Bulbs that produce glorious flowers in the spring, must have several weeks of low temperatures to create those beautiful flowers.  Without that exposure to cool soil temp[...]

Earth laughs in flowers. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson (Photo by Martin Hirtreiter) If you want your spring garden to burst with color, you need to plan ahead. Spring bulbs like narcissus, tulips and hyacinths must be planted in fall in order to flower in t[...]

Seniors do leg-strengthening exercises as part of MU Extension’s A Matter of Balance program (Photo by Jon Lamb) Falls don’t “just happen.”  Often, there’s more than one risk factor that can cause a fall. Things like mu[...]

MU Extension’s A Matter of Balance program provides strength and balance training for older adults. (Photo by Jon Lamb) Many older adults worry about falling and often limit their activities.  A Matter of Balance is a University of Missouri Ex[...]

Rebekah Kempker waiting on customers as she sells her homemade craft items Business is no longer just a realm for the grown-ups. Today, many teens are starting businesses as way to earn money, create a path for their future and even contribute to lo[...]

Garden ‘n Grow Kids in Kirksville, MO (Left to right: Emmit Cody, Elizabeth Cody, Morgan Mullock, Bailey Malen, and in the back: Melanie Cody and Joseph Berg) Photo by Debbie Johnson A parent stares across the table at their child’s untouched [...]