— 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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— 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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