Would you like to develop expertise in food preservation? Thank you for your interest in the Master Food Preserver class! The application period for 2019 is now closed. To be placed on an interest list for next year’s class, please email foodnutritioncumberland@maine.edu. Accepted applicants will spend this summer with new friends in a small class setting. They […]
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In this interview, Master Food Preserver Volunteer Kathy Shaw offers a Q&A for our readers about food preservation and in particular, the Master Food Preserver Volunteer Program (MFP) offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Kathy took the course in 2009. She has continued to be a part of the program ever since. She lives […]
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Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend, are you ready? If not, we are here for you with some great appetizer recipes. Whether you’re hosting or need to bring something to a get-together, these easy recipes from UMaine Extension are great for the occasion. Bean or Chick Pea Dip -great for dipping veggie sticks or spreading on […]
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It’s getting colder and the holidays are fast approaching. Be prepared with these UMaine Publications. #4213 Helpful Hints for Handling Turkeys for Thanksgiving #4107 Basics for Handling Food Safely #4214 General Food Safety Tips for Preparing Food #4308 Cranberries #4045 Let’s Preserve: Cranberries #7011 Balsam Fir Tip Gathering #7012 Making Balsam Fir Wreaths #7210 Maine Home Energy Series #3104 Money-Saving Holiday Shopping Tips […]
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With Fall comes the arrival of local cranberries! No Fall or Winter holiday table would be complete without at least one cranberry item. Cranberries can be added to countless dishes, from quick breads, yeast breads, salads, relishes, salsas and chutneys, to soups, grain-based entrees and of course, desserts. As cranberries become available, it’s a good […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension publishes information to help you find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables in Maine. Visit extension.umaine.edu to order or download bulletins to fit the season, including October favorites such as Bulletin #4035 Let’s Preserve: Apples, Bulletin #4179 Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Potatoes and Bulletin #4191 Safe […]
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Delicious fruits and vegetables are ripe for the picking in August and University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie wants Mainers to have up-to-date information on the best methods, canners, jars and seals to safely preserve food. UMaine Extension publishes information to help people find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension publishes information to help find, grow, use and store in-season fruits and vegetables in Maine. A variety of bulletins can be ordered or downloaded at extension.umaine.edu. July favorites include “Let’s Preserve: Snap Beans,” “Let’s Preserve: Pickles,” “Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Cucumbers” and “Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Green Beans […]
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By: Kathy Savoie, UMaine Extension Educator University of Maine Cooperative Extension publishes information to help you find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables in Maine. Visit extension.umaine.edu to order or download bulletins to fit the season, including May favorites such as Bulletin # 4198 Facts on Fiddleheads, Bulletin #4060 Facts on Edible […]
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By Mallory Martin, UMaine Extension Staff, Administrative Support Specialist (Food & Nutrition) Maine has a rich history with alcohol and is now known for its present day local distilleries. Local craft brews can be used in recipes to create salad dressings, marinades, baking quick breads, and desserts. Below are ways to use your favorite local […]
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