Penn State Extension Food & Health

04/15/2026

🍞 Getting started with Sourdough?

Our friends at University of Illinois Extension have a great resource for anyone interested in baking...especially if you’re diving into sourdough!

From starter tips to baking basics, their page is full of helpful guidance to build your skills and confidence in the kitchen.

👏 We love sharing great resources from our Extension partners!

👉 Explore it here: https://extension.illinois.edu/food/baking

Title Sourdough Bread Body Sourdough bread is a type of bread made using a natural fermentation process involving a sourdough starter. This starter is a mixture of flour and water that captures wild yeast and bacteria from the environment, which helps the dough rise and gives sourdough its distincti...

04/13/2026

Learn how to estimate health care costs, understand typical expenses, and use available resources to make informed decisions for yourself and your family.

When: Thursday, April 16 at 12 pm
Free and Recorded!

Register today👉 https://extension.psu.edu/smart-choice-smart-use-health-insurance-understanding-health-care-costs

04/10/2026

Interested in learning more about preserving food at home by canning, freezing, or drying? 🍎 Join us for an in-person workshop (offered regionally) or a webinar (recorded if you can't attend live) throughout the canning season. Check the link for details!

https://extension.psu.edu/home-food-preservation-workshops-offered-regionally

04/07/2026

🌍 World Health Day

Today is a reminder that small, everyday choices can make a big difference in your health and well-being. 💙

From eating nutritious foods and staying active to getting enough sleep and managing stress...your health matters every day.

Penn State Extension is here to support you with trusted, research-based programs to help you and your community live healthier lives.

✨ Take a step toward better health today!
https://extension.psu.edu/youth-family-and-health

04/06/2026

Caring for someone with dementia? Learn simple, practical ways to improve communication and reduce frustration.

Join Penn State Extension’s “The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively” webinar tomorrow, April 7th at 2 pm

💻 Free | Virtual | Recording available

Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/the-empowered-caregiver-communicating-effectively-webinar

You’re not alone...support starts here 💜

04/02/2026

🥚 Dying some eggs this weekend or cooking a meal? Here are some tips to keep your friends and family safe:

https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-for-spring-holidays

04/01/2026

🚨 BREAKING: “Sniff Test” Officially Replaces Food Safety Guidelines! 🚨

In a bold move, experts now say leftovers are 100% safe as long as you:
👃 Sniff it
🤷 Shrug
👍 Say “eh, it’s probably fine”
Bonus points if it’s been in the fridge since… last Tuesday.

…April Fools! 😄

Unfortunately, bacteria don’t RSVP with a bad smell—so the sniff test won’t keep you safe.

✔️ Use leftovers within 3-4 days
✔️ Use a food thermometer for reheating
✔️ When in doubt, throw it out

Because “probably fine” is not a food safety plan 😉
— Food Safety Team, Penn State Extension

03/30/2026

🦴 Build Stronger Bones...Join Our Webinar!

Looking to stay strong, active, and independent as you age?
"Build Your Bones" is here to help!

Over this interactive 7-week program, you’ll learn about nutrition, exercise, and practical strategies to prevent or manage osteoporosis.

💻 Live, virtual sessions
📚 Expert-led + practical tips
🎥 Recording available for registrants

Whether you’re looking to protect your bone health or support a loved one, this program is for you!

👉 Learn more & register: https://extension.psu.edu/build-your-bones-webinar

03/28/2026

🦟 Free Webinar for Educators: Vector-Borne Diseases
A vector is an organism, like a mosquito or tick, that spreads diseases to people.

Join Penn State Extension’s “Vector-Borne Disease Epidemiology for Educators” webinar on Monday, March 30th at 1 pm, to build your knowledge and gain classroom-ready resources to teach students about vector-borne disease.

💻 Free & Virtual

Can't make it? It will be recorded and sent out to all registrants, so be sure to register!
Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/vector-borne-disease-epidemiology-for-educators

03/27/2026

👀Looking for an easy fish recipe??
Try this one...ready in under 30 minutes! 🐟

https://extension.psu.edu/lemon-herb-white-fish-recipe

03/25/2026

🚶‍♀️✨ A solid walking routine starts with a SMART plan. Set clear goals, stay consistent, and let each step move you toward better health.

For more tips, check out this article: https://extension.psu.edu/getting-your-steps-in-how-to-make-a-smart-plan-to-walk-for-exercise

And if you haven't already, make sure to sign up for Everybody Walk Across PA by April 3!