— By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Often known by the brand name (Instant Pot being a popular one), electric pressure cookers are beloved by home cooks for their ability to cook food quickly through a combination of high pressure and heat. I’ve made beef stew, hard boiled eggs, pulled pork, […]
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There is no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than to enjoy the true New England flavor of real maple syrup. Having grown up in Vermont, I have a true affinity for real maple syrup and cannot be fooled by substitutes. The arrival of maple cream, maple sugar candy, or maple syrup is […]
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Blow the whistle to keep food safe! On February 13, my family will join millions of other Americans who watch Super Bowl LVI and feast on hot and cold snacks throughout the four-hour event. None of us are big football fans but we do like to be a part of this uniquely American entertainment tradition. […]
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By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Now that the calendar has turned to 2022, it’s time to make sure you’re on track to use up last year’s canned goods. Whether you’re a novice or veteran canner, it’s important to use your home canned goods within one year for best quality. […]
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As we prepare to start a fresh, new year, consider how your food choices can make a positive impact on your foodprint and the world we live in. What is a Foodprint? A “foodprint” is the sum of all impacts our food intake has on the environment, animals, and people. It takes many resources to […]
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— By Kathy Savoie, Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension As I transition to a new season in my new home, I find myself pondering the best space to store my winter squash cache. After having lived in the same older home for 25 years, where I had nailed down the best microclimates for […]
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by Leigh Neptune, University of Maine Dietetic Intern, & Kathy Savoie, Extension Educator What is a Foodprint? A “foodprint” is the sum of all the resources that are used to produce our food, as well as the impacts our food systems have on the environment, animal welfare, farmers, and other workers within food systems, the […]
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— By Eva Holmes, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer If you are looking for a low-carb, low-calorie alternative to potato chips, give dehydrated cucumber and zucchini slices a try! I was very skeptical but now I find these hard to stop eating once I start. Recipe Cut a cucumber or two into thin slices. […]
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— By Kathy Savoie, Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension I read all the nutrition books when my youngest was an infant. We did all the “right” things and were so proud to have a little one who would eat beet greens like candy! Then, it happened—somewhere between the ages of 2 and 3 […]
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By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Canning season is just beginning in Maine with some of the summer’s best produce appearing in our gardens and at farmers’ markets: cucumbers and beans for pickling, tomatoes for salsa, and fruit for jams. Now is also a great time to make sure you’re […]
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