— By Kayla Parsons, Registered Dietitian and PhD student, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit EFNEP’s recipe website for the Pumpkin Smoothie recipe and recipe video. Is pumpkin your go-to fruit during November? (Yes, pumpkin is a fruit because it begins as a flower!) Try EFNEP’s Pumpkin Smoothie recipe for a creamy twist on this […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, Registered Dietitian and PhD student, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Are you a fan of all things onion? Onions are vegetables in the Allium family and include numerous varieties. Upgrade your cooking knowledge by learning about 7 common types of onions, their uses, and some of the Expanded Food & Nutrition […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, MS, RDN, PhD student, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit EFNEP’s recipe website for the Harvard Style Beets recipe and recipe video. Did you know that Harvard style beets gained their name due to their burgundy color being representative of Harvard’s traditional colors? These colors aren’t only aesthetically pleasing, but also […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, PhD student, RDN, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Visit the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program’s recipe website for the Turkey Apple Sausage Patties recipe and recipe video. There’s nothing better than a breakfast that hits multiple flavor profiles. This Mainely Dish Turkey Apple Sausage recipe is sweet and savory, encapsulating […]
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— By Alex Bosse, Nutrition Education Professional for UMaine Cooperative Extension EFNEP (Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program) Why Use Homemade Convenience Foods? Preparing homemade convenience foods allows you to control the final product, the nutritional value, and the quality and quantity of the ingredients. You can limit fat, sodium, sugar, and additives in 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 EFNEP’s recipe website for the Taco Pie recipe and recipe video. Do you love the taste of tacos but want something a little less messy? Try this Mainely Dish Taco Pie […]
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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 EFNEP’s recipe website for the Creamy Blueberry Shake recipe and recipe video. Even though we have had a rainy summer in Maine so far, a refreshing frozen drink is always nice! […]
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— By Alice Cantrell, EFNEP Community Education Assistant – Somerset County, ME Making your own stock to use in cooking is a great habit to get into. Not only will you be reducing food waste but also creating a healthy base that is widely versatile for many recipes. You can avoid throwing away your onion […]
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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 EFNEP’s recipe website for the Rhubarb Muffins recipe and recipe video. Growing up, my grandparents always had a rhubarb plant growing at their camp. I never really knew what it was. […]
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— By Laurie Colton, EFNEP Community Education Assistant You might often hear, eat your greens! Today I love most greens but I haven’t always. Growing up, the only way I would eat Swiss chard was to mix it in fresh mashed potatoes and butter. I’ve since learned to love leafy greens and if I had […]
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