{"id":17165,"date":"2025-01-01T10:39:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T15:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/?p=17165"},"modified":"2025-01-31T10:55:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T15:55:22","slug":"from-tomatoes-to-zoodles-a-deep-dive-into-your-favorite-spoonful-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/2025\/01\/01\/from-tomatoes-to-zoodles-a-deep-dive-into-your-favorite-spoonful-posts\/","title":{"rendered":"From Tomatoes to Zoodles: A Deep Dive into Your Favorite Spoonful Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2014 By Emily Mott, EFNEP Administrative Specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/em><\/p>\n

We\u2019re jumping on the trend (albeit a little late) and reflecting on our last year at the Spoonful Blog!<\/p>\n

Before we get into that \u2026 Hi, I\u2019m Emily and this is my blog writing debut! While I usually work behind the scenes and leave the blog writing to the experts, I love spreadsheets and data, and I\u2019m excited to share what we\u2019ve pulled for analytics.<\/p>\n

Your Favorite Posts!<\/h3>\n

In 2024, we posted 48 blogs that covered six topics: food and the environment, food preservation, food safety, nutrition, physical activity, and recipes. Here are your top ten most viewed posts:<\/p>\n

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  1. Ask EFNEP: Is a Tomato a Fruit or a Vegetable?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Tips for Freeze Drying at Home<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Using An Atmospheric Steam Canner Safely<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. The Juicy Details: Breaking Down Common Terms & Labels Found on Fruit Products<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Cast Iron Basics: How to Clean, Season, and Maintain Your Cast Iron Pan<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. The Sweet Truth: Uncovering the Health Benefits of Chocolate<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. The Best Salts for Canning & Pickling<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Tips for Freezing Green Beans<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Vacuum Sealing Safely at Home<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. 6 Common Food Safety Mistakes You May Be Making in the Kitchen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It’s terrific to see how much interest there continues to be in our older blog posts. Among the blogs posted in 2021, 2022, and 2023, these were the top ten most viewed in 2024:<\/p>\n

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    1. How to Store and Cook Dried Beans<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Best Types of Tomatoes For Canning<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Making Dehydrated Cucumber and Zucchini Chips<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. How to Prepare and Preserve Fiddleheads<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. Canned Foods CAN Be Healthy<\/a><\/li>\n
    6. No Need to Preheat Canning Jar Lids<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. The Missing Ingredient: Adherence of Food Blog Salsa Recipes to Home Canning Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n
    8. All About Dried Beans, Peas and Lentils<\/a><\/li>\n
    9. Dehydrating Zoodles \u2013 It\u2019s Worth It!<\/a><\/li>\n
    10. Tips for Preserving Pickles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      I am endlessly curious how you all are coming across these older blogs. Are they coming up in internet searches? Do you have them bookmarked and you just keep coming back to them? This is a mystery to solve on another day, but it is interesting to think about!<\/p>\n

      Looking Ahead to 2025<\/h3>\n

      Thank you for being a part of the Spoonful Blog in 2024. We appreciate that you all have taken the time to read our blog and we hope you stick around for another year. For 2025, you can look forward to reading about more recipes, pantry spring cleaning tips, our cooking substitution fails, and more!<\/p>\n

      Psst \u2026 Wondering How You Can Subscribe?<\/strong> Subscribe to the Spoonful Blog<\/a> to join our newsletter and we\u2019ll send you a monthly email with all our latest posts.<\/p>\n

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