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Take special precautions against cross-contamination when cooking for people with allergies and intolerances — just like how you would when handling raw meat. (Pixabay photo)

Take special precautions against cross-contamination when cooking for people with allergies and intolerances — just like how you would when handling raw meat. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: Food allergies and gluten safety — What every cook should know

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
“Let’s move the flour to the basement pantry,” I said to my husband. Since one of our family members has celiac disease, food storage and preparation are special safety considerations.
Evergreen trees can be seen as symbols of renewal and rebirth. (NDSU photo)

Evergreen trees can be seen as symbols of renewal and rebirth. (NDSU photo)

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Dakota Gardener: The days are getting longer

Joe Zeleznik, Forester - Ndsu Extension
Thursday, January 1, 2026
It’s been a tough winter on my spruce trees, and we’re only in December! The heavy snow and high winds have pulled a lot of needles and smaller twigs from the trees. It doesn’t help that, when I clear the driveway with the snowblower, the spruce trees are right where I aim the chute.
Prairie Doc® Perspective: A healthier you in the new year: Start with the switch

Prairie Doc® Perspective: A healthier you in the new year: Start with the switch

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Prairie Doc® Perspective: A healthier you in the new year: Start with the switch

Kory Zimney, Pt, Dpt, Phd
Saturday, December 27, 2025
As the holiday season winds down and the New Year approaches, many of us begin reflecting on the past year and thinking ahead. It’s a natural time to set resolutions—those hopeful promises to ourselves to eat better, move more, stress less or simply live healthier.
Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

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Prairie Fare: Managing holiday celebrations and cookie temptations

News Staff
Saturday, December 27, 2025
“I see you!” I said to my son. He was 3 years old at the time.
Zesty wings make a perfect playoff party palate pleaser

Zesty wings make a perfect playoff party palate pleaser

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Zesty wings make a perfect playoff party palate pleaser

News Staff
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Football fans know there’s nothing quite like the playoffs. Whether your passion rests with college football or the action on the professional gridiron, there’s plenty of exciting football to watch in the early weeks of winter.
Saving money all starts with a plan, which comes before stepping inside a grocery store. (Pixabay photo)

Saving money all starts with a plan, which comes before stepping inside a grocery store. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: How can you take a bite out of food costs?

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
I picked up some food items from the grocery store for some work-related videos and paid for them with a credit card. I needed my receipt in order to be reimbursed, so I carefully tucked it into my purse — or so I thought.
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