— Alex Gayton If you’ve ever tried to swap your nonstick pans for a PFAS-free alternative, you know it’s not just a kitchen upgrade, it’s a journey. For me, this experiment was driven by one goal: finding a safe PFAS-free pan that I can realistically cook in. This pan review is based on my own […]
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— Alex Bosse Back in 2021, my mom gifted me her air fryer. To be honest, it sat in the box for a long time because I had no clue how to use it. That finally changed when I taught a workshop last year where we made crispy air-fried chickpeas. After one bite, I was […]
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— Alex Bosse Walking down the dairy aisle can feel overwhelming. You’re faced with a wall of choices, from skim to 1%, 2%, whole, and dozens of plant-based alternatives. How do you know which one is the best choice for you and your family? Let’s clear up the confusion by breaking down the definitions and […]
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— Alex Bosse You may have seen headlines or social media posts claiming that seed oils are bad for your health. With so much conflicting health information being circulated, these claims have many people wondering if they should toss their canola oil for good. However, much of the buzz surrounding these oils doesn’t match up […]
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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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— By Alex Bosse, Nutrition Education Professional for UMaine Cooperative Extension EFNEP (Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program) Whenever the topic of food comes up, whether with friends, family, or during a nutrition class, questions about organic food almost always follow. Over the past decade, interest in organic food has grown, with organic foods often viewed […]
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— By Debbie Barnett, EFNEP Community Education Assistant in Kennebec County, University of Maine Cooperative Extension If you have children or work with them, you know it can be a challenge to get everyone on board with what is on the plate. Johnny wants tacos, but not beef. Eva wants beef, but no dairy. Nea […]
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— By Caitlyn Winn, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Fishing is a great way to get active and enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes, you even get lucky, and catch your next meal! Chances are if you live in the state of Maine, you either fish, or at least know someone who does. While freshwater […]
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— By Kathy Savoie, Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension The weather lets us know when it is time for maple season. Warming days and dense fog are two signs for me to know that the temperatures are in the zone for making maple sap run. Check out the magic of maple season at […]
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— By Caitlyn Winn, Dietetic Intern University of Maine Cooperative Extension While small in size, sprouts pack a nutritional punch! Sprouts contain many beneficial vitamins and minerals which support our overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, sprouts are considered a high-risk food when it comes to food borne illness. This is because sprouts are grown in […]
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