Christine Venema
venema@msu.edu
Telephone: 810-667-0341
MSU Extension
Food Safety Educator
Food Safety
Lapeer County Extension Office 1800 Imlay City RoadSuite 1
Lapeer, MI 48446
Coverage Area
Alcona County, Alger County, Allegan County, Alpena County, Antrim County, Arenac County, Baraga County, Barry County, Bay County, Benzie County, Berrien County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Cass County, Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Chippewa County, Clare County, Clinton County, Crawford County, Delta County, Dickinson County, Eaton County, Emmet County, Genesee County, Gladwin County, Gogebic County, Grand Traverse County, Gratiot County, Hillsdale County, Houghton County, Huron County, Ingham County, Ionia County, Iosco County, Iron County, Isabella County, Jackson County, Kalamazoo County, Kalkaska County, Kent County, Keweenaw County, Lake County, Lapeer County, Leelanau County, Lenawee County, Livingston County, Luce County, Mackinac County, Macomb County, Manistee County, Marquette County, Mason County, Mecosta County, Menominee County, Midland County, Missaukee County, Monroe County, Montcalm County, Montmorency County, Muskegon County, Newaygo County, Oakland County, Oceana County, Ogemaw County, Ontonagon County, Osceola County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Ottawa County, Presque Isle County, Roscommon County, Saginaw County, Sanilac County, Schoolcraft County, Shiawassee County, St. Clair County, St. Joseph County, Tuscola County, Van Buren County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Wexford County
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Authored Articles
- To marinate or not to marinate?, June 29, 2018
- It is jamming jelly time, June 28, 2018
- Freezing the spring salmon is quick and easy, April 4, 2018
- Spring’s first vegetable, asparagus, March 29, 2018
- Angling for that fresh salmon? Preserve by canning!, March 29, 2018
- Food safety issues to consider after a flood, February 23, 2018
- Avoid an invasion of pantry pests, January 4, 2018
- Too many cooks in the kitchen can lead to a food safety disaster, December 28, 2017
- Pregnant women should keep food safety in mind this holiday season, December 5, 2017
- 7 tips for a “surprise package” to your military person, November 27, 2017
- Practice food safety to protect holiday leftovers, November 27, 2017
- What do you send to your military person?, November 27, 2017
- Tips for preserving fresh fish, April 5, 2017
- Can electric multi-cookers be used for canning?, April 3, 2017
- Is your canning equipment ready for the summer season?, March 31, 2017
- How prepared are you for a weather emergency?, March 20, 2017
- How safe is your food after a weather emergency?, March 20, 2017
- Drying citrus peel to use later, January 13, 2017
- Keep foodborne illnesses out of winter meals, December 29, 2016
- What to do with leftover pumpkin, December 29, 2016
- Avoid winter blues with fun recipes, December 29, 2016
- When ordering take-out, watch out for foodborne illnesses, December 27, 2016
- Planning ahead for holiday meals, December 20, 2016
- Winter season safety, December 19, 2016
- Smoking as a food cooking method, December 19, 2016
- Freezing cranberries is quick and easy, December 16, 2016
- Harvesting a Canadian Goose for the holiday dinner?, December 9, 2016
- Eggnog: Toast the season in style, December 9, 2016
- Food tips for a New Year's Eve celebration, December 9, 2016
- Planning on sending homemade goodies?, December 9, 2016
- How to handle holiday mail-order surprises, December 9, 2016
- You bagged the buck - now what?, November 28, 2016
- Preserving winter squash, October 10, 2016
- New research on a canning technique, September 26, 2016
- Fall means it's apple season, September 26, 2016
- Remember to acidify tomatoes when canning, August 5, 2016
- Spring cleaning for your kitchen food pantry, March 25, 2016
- Country, cured, fresh or smoked ham, what is the difference?, January 5, 2016
- Looking for a fun family activity to do inside on a Snow Day?, January 5, 2016
- Eating fresh fruit and vegetables is a great way to stay healthy, January 5, 2016
- A fish story: How safe is your catch?, December 31, 2015
- Holiday food safety dos and don’ts, December 30, 2015
- Fresh squeezed juices: What is the risk?, December 30, 2015
- To stuff or not to stuff?, December 28, 2015
- Food allergy facts that everyone should know, December 28, 2015
- Barbecue turkey: Cooking alternative for the traditional bird, December 28, 2015
- It is never too early to send holiday gifts to overseas military personnel, December 3, 2015
- Pressure canning venison: An alternative when the freezer is full, November 5, 2015
- Ring-necked pheasants: The peacock of the upland game birds, November 4, 2015
- When you think of fall fruits, do apples come to mind?, October 8, 2015
- Sweet potato or yam: Which is it?, September 25, 2015
- Parsnips: A vegetable from antiquity, September 25, 2015
- Onions: Those versatile edible bulbs, July 20, 2015
- Canning snap beans is a snap, if you know how, July 14, 2015
- Summer squash-That delicate sweet abundance!, July 13, 2015
- Blueberries: Those sapphire blue jewels of summer, July 13, 2015
- Michigan-grown peppers sweet or hot: Which is your favorite?, July 13, 2015
- Rhubarb – spring’s first “tart” vegetable, April 1, 2015
- Planning to use eggs as spring decorations?, March 30, 2015
- Planning wild game for a fundraiser dinner?, March 25, 2015
- Could your dish towel be making you sick?, January 20, 2015
- What is your kitchen pet peeve?, December 30, 2014
- Foodborne illness does not take a holiday, December 27, 2014
- Is hasenpfeffer on your winter menu?, December 22, 2014
- Cranberries: Preserve the ruby red jewels of the holidays – part 2, December 18, 2014
- Cranberries: Preserve the ruby red jewels of the holidays – part 1, December 16, 2014
- Serving a Christmas goose? How about a wild one?, December 14, 2014
- Holiday party potluck – Russian roulette with food safety?, December 11, 2014
- Mail order food gifts – care is necessary, December 4, 2014
- Tis’ the holiday season – to be wise with eggnog, November 28, 2014
- Don’t bring home a foodborne illness bug when dining on take-out, November 21, 2014
- How to thaw the holiday turkey safely, November 1, 2014
- Cabbage with a kick – sauerkraut, October 31, 2014
- Salsa – not just a dance, September 12, 2014
- In a pickle, September 3, 2014
- Cooking for a crowd, May 9, 2014
- Bringing home the wild game, April 28, 2014
- Preserving spring asparagus, April 21, 2014
- The first fruit of the season, April 18, 2014
- Working safely with meat and fresh vegetables, March 31, 2014
- Food safety at Rose Bowl parties, December 31, 2013
- What is a charitable donation?, December 11, 2013
- Getting organized for income tax time, December 10, 2013
- What is your net worth?, December 9, 2013
- Tame the holiday spending monster with a plan!, December 6, 2013
- It’s cider time!, October 13, 2013
- The ruby red jewels of fall: cranberries, October 13, 2013
- Sending food gifts: Do it safely!, January 13, 2013
- Do I need to worry about food safety at a cocktail party?, January 10, 2013
- Beware of raw cookie dough, January 8, 2013
- Don't be a jerk when making wild game jerky, January 2, 2013
- Gifts from the garden, December 28, 2012
- It’s not too early to make holiday baked goods and pastries, November 30, 2012
- Don’t invite food borne illness to the holiday table, November 30, 2012
- The party is over! What happens to the leftovers?, November 16, 2012
- Taking the stress out of holiday food preparation, November 16, 2012
Articles Featuring
- Lapeer County ensuring safe and secure food 2018, January 22, 2019
Authored Documents
- Michigan Fresh (Spanish): Pimientos, January 30, 2015
- Michigan Fresh (Spanish): El Uso, Almacenamiento y Conservación de las Cebollas (HNI24SP), January 30, 2015
- Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Sweet Potatoes (HNI26), January 23, 2015
- Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Snap Beans (HNI27), January 23, 2015
- Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Peppers (HNI25), January 21, 2015
- Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Parsnips (HNI44), January 21, 2015
- Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Onions (HNI24), January 21, 2015