KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County 4-H group has been practicing for its very own food challenge, right along the lines of famous television shows like “MasterChef” and “Chopped.” Students in third through eighth grades have been given the opportunity to learn a variety of cooking skills and then put these skills to the test in the Indyouth Food Challenge.

By MARIJO MARTINEC Associate Director, Food Bank of Northern Indiana SOUTH BEND — The Food Bank of Northern Indiana scored a 905/1000 under the requirements of the AIB International Consolidated Standards for food distribution centers during an inspection for food safety and handling Dec. 17, 2015. The rigorous audit included review of annual operational methods …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences Purdue Extension Elkhart County September has been national food safety month for a long time. Each year, a special topic is chosen to focus on and this year it is refrigeration. So, the first question I ask you, “Do you know how cold your refrigerator …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Purdue Extension Elkhart County For many of you, warmer weather means grilling. Nowadays, there are so many varieties of grills to choose from, including wood pellet, gas grills, and charcoal grills. We all have our favorite method of grilling, but no matter the preference, food safety is …read more.