This blog is the second blog in a series of three about ideas to get children of all ages involved in the kitchen. The blog series expands on our previous blog post, From Picky Eaters to Kitchen Helpers: Making Mealtime Fun. Healthy, affordable eating starts long before you start cooking—it begins with a plan. Teaching […]
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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 Many of us have had it happen—you buy a can of beans that you think you will use eventually, but alas, it has been in the pantry for months. It’s easy for […]
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— Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension This blog is the first blog in a series of three about ideas to get children of all ages involved in the kitchen. The blog series expands on our previous blog post, From Picky Eaters to Kitchen Helpers: Making Mealtime Fun. As a […]
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— By Brigette Williamson, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine Cooperative Extension & Kate Yerxa As we embrace 2026, many of us are setting health goals like exercising more and changing unhealthy habits. Nutrition and physical activity plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals. Here is how you can align your lifestyle habits with your […]
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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 Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Carrot Leek Soup recipe. If you’re reading this and wondering what a leek is, you aren’t alone. I had never cooked […]
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— By Brigette Williamson, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Alex Gayton & Kate Yerxa Fad diets often promise rapid weight loss or health benefits, but they typically lack scientific backing and are not sustainable in the long term. Keep reading to learn how to spot a fad diet and embrace eating habits that […]
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— By Emily Mott, EFNEP Administrative Coordinator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension As we approach the end of the year, we’ve taken a look back at the Spoonful Blog’s most popular and viewed blogs in 2025. We’ve put together a list of the top five for you to look back on! Number 5 – Dried […]
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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 Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Herb Yogurt Dip recipe. Work with What You’ve Got One of the best things about dips is how adaptable they are. […]
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— By Brigette Williamson, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine Cooperative Extension & Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Moving into your first apartment is both exciting and scary. When it comes to planning what to cook, it can be intimidating if recipes require special utensils or tools. However, you don’t […]
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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 Visit University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Chickpea Pot Pie, Fajitas, and Ramen Noodle Skillet recipes. Looking for a new family favorite recipe that is quick and affordable to […]
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