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Cabbage

Get Creative with Cabbage

— Jilleon Farrell, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine, and Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cabbage is a part of the crucifers family along with broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, and more. Maine-grown cabbage is plentiful from June through December. There are four different types of cabbage […]

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Carrot fries on a plate.

Quick, Healthy Meals Using Seasonal Produce

— Jilleon Farrell, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine, and Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor University of Maine Cooperative Extension October’s harvest is all about rich flavors and local ingredients, featuring an assortment of fruits, vegetables, and grains that all capture the essence of the season. Whether you’re a fan of stews, casseroles, or delicious […]

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Cooked stuffing in a glass baking dish with fresh rosemary sprig on top as garnish.

Mainely Dish: Easy Stuffing

— 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 Easy Stuffing recipe and recipe video. With temperatures dropping, it’s officially time for comfort food. This Easy Stuffing recipe is a […]

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Canned apple sauce with cinnamon sticks and a basket of apples.

It’s Apple Season in Maine!

— By Jess Roberts, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer Autumn is upon us! Maine’s fair schedule was saturated with activities from June through October. Many fairs highlighted the annual display of Maine apples. The Common Ground Country Fair presented a lineup of the hundreds of apple cultivars growing in the state courtesy of the […]

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Apples with apple juice in a cup.

Making Juice from Fruits: Our Farmhouse Journey

— TerriLee Welch, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer In 2012, we bought a rundown two-hundred-year-old farmhouse in Sebago, aiming to restore it to its former glory. Along with two beehives, we planted large gardens, grapes, and fruit trees to benefit us and our bees. We soon realized that the harvests came all at once, filling […]

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Two corn bread squares on a plate with corn bread loaf in the background.

Mainely Dish: Corn Bread

— 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 Corn Bread recipe and recipe video. Corn bread is one of my favorite side dishes due to its slightly sweet flavor […]

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College students getting food at the dining hall.

Dining Hall Decisions

— By Jilleon Farrell, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine and Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor University of Maine Cooperative Extension In addition to being an opportunity for new adventures, adjusting to college life can be stressful, intimidating, and challenging. Dining halls promote an all-you-can-eat style which provides an abundance of choices for students to […]

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Woman with Young Daughter Harvesting Pumpkins

Ask Spoonful: Real Maine Experience

— By Spoonful Bloggers, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Few places embody the essence of fall like Maine. With its stunning foliage, crisp and refreshing air, and charming autumn festivities, it offers an idyllic seasonal experience. In this edition of Ask Spoonful, the UMaine Cooperative Extension food team shares some of their favorite fall activities. […]

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Collage of 3 photos: vacuum seal bag roll in a vacuum sealer, vacuum sealer, and a bag holder with meat.

Vacuum Sealing Safely at Home

— By Tom Loder, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer Have you been looking for an easy way to pack and store your items in your freezer? Want to avoid bulky plastic containers and aluminum foil that never seems to prevent that pesky freezer burn? Then vacuum sealing might be the option for you! Vacuum sealing […]

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Homemade salsa with corn chips.

Mainely Dish: Homemade Salsa

— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit EFNEP’s recipe website for the Homemade Salsa recipe and recipe video. Salsa is a staple condiment in many kitchens and it’s easier to make than you might think. This Homemade Salsa […]

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