— 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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— By Spoonful Bloggers, University of Maine Cooperative Extension When circumstances create financial or food insecurity, University of Maine Cooperative Extension has resources that individuals and organizations may find helpful. Below is a list of UMaine Extension publications and websites, as well as a few external resources that may be helpful as you or your […]
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— By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension The scent of cranberries, citrus, and spice signals the start of the holiday season, and what better way to get into the festive mood than by making homemade jam? Jamming for the holidays transforms your kitchen into a sweet-smelling workshop and lets you […]
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— Mary Kate Reny, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer We have officially turned the corner into comfort season, bringing with it the seasonal shift in food preferences and a whole different set of recipes to try. Wait! Too soon? Are your counters and garden still bursting with summer harvest that you need to preserve […]
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— By Spoonful Bloggers, University of Maine Cooperative Extension With summer ending and fall beginning, the time for warm, cozy meals is here! Check out the Spoonful Bloggers’ favorite fall dishes. The Ultimate Weeknight Pot Pie – Alex Gayton If you need a vegetarian option at your next get-together, I would highly recommend UMaine Extension’s […]
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— By Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pumpkins are a type of winter squash and are an excellent source of vitamin A, which is what gives them their deep yellow to deep orange color. Vitamin A is important for keeping your skin healthy, preventing eye problems, and promoting a […]
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— By Mikaela Greenwald, EFNEP Community Education Assistant in York County, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Using local ingredients in your cooking is a great way to incorporate fresh, in-season foods. Fruits and vegetables that are in season are picked and sold at their peak ripeness and are often less expensive. Ripe in-season fruits and […]
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