— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Frozen Yogurt Bark recipe. This Frozen Yogurt Bark is a fun summer treat that is fully customizable and is a simple […]
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— By Alex Bosse, Nutrition Education Professional for UMaine Cooperative Extension EFNEP (Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program) Whenever the topic of food comes up, whether with friends, family, or during a nutrition class, questions about organic food almost always follow. Over the past decade, interest in organic food has grown, with organic foods often viewed […]
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— By Chesley Ferris, MPH, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Buying frozen vegetables saves time and money. Frozen vegetables also stay fresh longer, helping to reduce food waste. However, did you know that not all frozen vegetables are safe to eat straight from the freezer? In fact, most frozen vegetables need to be […]
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— By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Strawberry jam season is right around the corner in Maine, and one of my favorite fruit jams is strawberry jam (strawberry-rhubarb is a close runner up). I love to go to my local pick-your-own strawberry field, and then come home and make strawberry […]
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— By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Springtime in Maine makes me want to sit outside and enjoy the sun on my face with a cool drink in my hand. I love looking to my garden for inspiration for making drinks like sodas, cocktails, and mocktails at home. While the […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, RDN, PhD Student, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Ask any avid fisherman about their favorite winter activity and you’re guaranteed to hear, “There’s nothing like spending a day out on the ice.” Ice fishing can be an active and rewarding way to embrace Maine’s chilly weather, not to mention the proud […]
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— By Kathy Savoie, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Eggs are a hot topic right now. The price of eggs is what all the buzz is about, but let’s not forget about eggs and food safety. Eggs are a potentially hazardous food. They need to be refrigerated to keep them safe. It’s important […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Need a quick weeknight meal? Try this chili recipe that the whole family can enjoy. This is a recipe that a child could help with too, whether it’s reading the recipe, using […]
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— By Patty Neal, UMaine Dietetic Intern and Kate Yerxa, Extension Educator ‘Tis the season to enjoy a hot bowl of soup or stew! What is the difference between a soup and a stew anyways? Technically it depends on the base and cooking times. Soup usually has a thin liquid base and cooks in 30 minutes […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension I love this simple Hot Cocoa Convenience Mix, once you make it, all you have to do is measure out a serving and add hot water or milk. Using milk or a […]
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