— By Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Summer means longer, warmer days, outdoor activities, and for many of us, a house full of hungry kids. Summer snacks don’t have to be expensive to be healthy or take a lot of time to prepare. Below are ideas and tips to […]
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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 Cinnamon Yogurt Dip recipe and recipe video. My sister-in-law is usually suspicious of the food I bring to an event because […]
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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 Fried Rice recipe and recipe video. Do you have fresh vegetables that you need to use before they spoil because you […]
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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 Ramen Noodle Skillet recipe and recipe video. Growing up, ramen noodle soup and grilled cheese was one of my favorite meals, […]
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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 Bread recipe and recipe video. If you are looking for something similar to carrot cake but want it to pass […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator and 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 Butternut Squash Soup recipe and recipe video. For those of us missing fall, this Butternut Squash Soup is creamy and full […]
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— By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Winter means citrus season in the U.S. Oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes—the list of citrus varieties is long. While not native to Maine, we love to use wintertime citrus fruits to make delicious marmalades and also try to incorporate locally-grown ingredients wherever possible. Marmalades […]
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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 Winter Black Bean Soup recipe and recipe video. We are in the thick of soup season and let’s be honest, who […]
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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 Molasses Bars (Mystery B Bars) recipe and recipe video. Craving a cozy winter treat? Try UMaine Extension’s Molasses Bars (Mystery B […]
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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 Micro Scalloped Potatoes recipe and recipe video. These Micro-Scalloped Potatoes are a comfort food that is perfect as the weather gets […]
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