— By Kayla Parsons, MS, LD, Ph.D. Student in Food & Nutrition Sciences Looking for a tasty and refreshing snack, without the excess sugar? Try out our Confetti Yogurt Pops. These frozen treats are sweet, savory, and easy to make – the perfect trifecta for a snack on a hot summer day. This recipe is […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, MS, LD, Ph.D. Student in Food & Nutrition Sciences There’s something so comforting about walking into a kitchen and being greeted with the smell of vegetables sautéing on the stove. This recipe revamps the concept of salad, with the addition of some heat and in-season vegetables, including squash and zucchini. Buying […]
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— By Spoonful Bloggers Picture this, you have a gathering with friends and family coming up and you said you would bring a side dish to help out. Now it’s the day before the event and you still are not sure what you want to bring, uh-oh… Don’t worry we have recipes for some of […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension To be honest, kale is not a food I typically purchase during my weekly food shopping trip. I don’t often purchase kale because I am intimidated by the volume I have to purchase at the grocery store, and then I wonder how I […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension It’s berry season in Maine and strawberries are plentiful, juicy, and delicious! This is one of my favorite snack recipes to make, especially during the summer. This is a great recipe to have kids help with because it’s an easy three ingredient frozen […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, MS, LD, Ph.D. Student in Food & Nutrition Sciences “How important it is for us to recognize our heroes and she-roes.” – Maya Angelou Today we celebrate Memorial day, honoring those that have served our country. During this day of remembrance, communities come together, attending parades, visiting memorials, and enjoying cookouts. […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, MS, LD, Ph.D. Student in Food & Nutrition Sciences Preparing burritos has never felt so easy! The Mainely Dish Brunching Burritos recipe will only take about 10 minutes to make, but will keep you full until your next meal. Did you know that there are health benefits to eating in the […]
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— By Alex Bosse, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Did you know that May is National Salad Month? For most of my life I avoided eating salads, because I thought they were boring and lacked flavor. The idea of eating tomatoes and lettuce with dressing on top was the last thing I […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, MS, LD, Ph.D. Student in Food & Nutrition Sciences One of the wonderful things about banana bread is how timeless it is; a staple quick bread that can bring together all generations. Banana bread was actually popularized in the United States in the 1930’s in response to the Great Depression. This […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, MS, LD, Ph.D. Student in Food & Nutrition Sciences Looking for a fun, kid-friendly snack? These peanut butter balls are the perfect way to introduce children to cooking and food safety. With only four ingredients (peanut butter, honey, cereal, and non-fat dry milk powder), this filling snack will be sure to […]
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