Colorado-Themed Podcasts
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Nutrition and Aging
This time of year, many people are making resolutions to become healthier. As we age, our nutrition needs change. According …
Safe and Healthy Cooking for the Holidays
The holiday food season has arrived! But there are ways that you can still enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and other holiday …
October is National Farm to School Month
October 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of National Farm to School Month, first designated by Congress in 2010 to “recognize, …
Colorado Farm Fresh Directory Now Available
It’s officially summer, and that means fresh fruits and vegetables and homemade goodies are for sale at farmers’ markets across …
The Colorado WIC Program
Colorado’s WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program helps moms, babies, and young children access healthy foods and helpful resources on …
Planning and Planting a Vegetable Garden
One of the things I look forward to every spring is planting my vegetable garden. It is so fun and …
Fall in Love with Fall
Today is the first day of fall. Days and nights are getting cooler, pumpkin-flavored products are everywhere, and the leaves …
Time Machine Tuesday: Ice Cream!
Ice cream — it’s one of America’s favorite summer traditions. July is National Ice Cream Month and it was on …
Colorado Beer and Breweries
Each year, Colorado produces nearly 1.8 million barrels of craft beer. We’re third in the nation for craft beer sales …
What to Know When Buying Eggs
With Easter just a few days away, you may be planning to buy eggs. As you look through the many …
September is National Honey Month
Beekeeping is growing in popularity, and many beekeepers sell honey at farmers markets and other local businesses. If you’re interested …
It’s National Farmers Market Week!
This is the time of year for fresh produce, and Colorado has many local farmers markets that sell quality, organic …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Sweeter Side of Colorado History
This Valentine’s Day you may find yourself the recipient of candies or cupcakes, or might be planning a special dessert …
Colorado Kids Food Finder
Many Colorado children are in free and reduced lunch programs at their school. But what happens when school’s out? The …
Colorado Egg Production
Buying Easter eggs this week? You may not realize that the eggs you buy must go through a rigorous inspection …
Colorado Potatoes
February is National Potato Lover’s Month. Did you know that more than 70 kinds of potatoes are grown in Colorado? …
Holiday Food Safety
Don’t let food poisoning spoil your holidays! Check out these resources from the Colorado State University Extension that offer tips …
Tastes of Fall
October is a commemorative month for many of our favorite fall foods. Publications from our library collection can help you …
Time Machine Tuesday: Cooking in 1945
The way we eat has certainly changed in the last three quarters of a century, as can be seen in …