Holiday hotlines offer helpful tips

Published 8:22 pm Wednesday, November 22, 2006

By Staff
You are halfway through mixing up a batch of holiday cookies when you discover you're missing one of the key spices. Will a different spice work?
Your turkey weighs 25 pounds. How long will you need to roast it?
What's a good way to sweeten sweet potato pie for a diabetic?
If you find yourself stumped by holiday cooking questions, when we at the Escambia County Extension Office are not available, then one of the many cooking hot lines now in operation may be available to help you. Many food companies open up hot lines, offering help with holiday cooking, baking, or concerns about food safety. Many also offer recipes, free brochures and help online. Here is a sampling of hotlines available: (Be sure to clip and save this list).