February is a month known for sweet treats, flowers, and hearts, so what better time to talk about heart healthy snacks. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has developed resources to help you celebrate American Heart Month. Heart healthy foods can help you prevent heart disease and are part of MyPlate recommendations. Foods like […]
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I know what you might be thinking, beans and chocolate? I promise that if you give this recipe a chance you will be pleasantly surprised. This recipe is great for anyone with allergies or intolerances as well, it’s gluten-free, egg free, nut free, soy free, and dairy free! The only ingredients to be aware of […]
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If you love granola in your yogurt, as a snack, or eaten with milk, I highly recommend this recipe. This will be one of the most simple granola recipes you will find – oats, brown sugar, and butter—that’s it! Making your own granola will help save money and control what ingredients are used. If you […]
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If you are anything like me, you may have no idea how to pronounce this recipe, let alone know what it is. To start, muesli is pronounced myoos-lee and it is defined as a breakfast cereal similar to granola, usually consisting of rolled oats and dried fruit. The main difference between muesli and granola is […]
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This blog post is the second of our “Ask EFNEP” series where members of UMaine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) answer questions they are asked when delivering food and nutrition programs. This question was answered by Brenda Bracy. Brenda has worked with EFNEP in Cumberland County for the past 25 years. […]
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Everyone loves a loaf of classic banana bread, especially because it’s a great way to use overripe bananas so they don’t go to waste. This is a delicious banana bread recipe that tastes just like typical banana bread but with a hidden ingredient, beans! The white beans in this recipe go unnoticed with taste and […]
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Some of my favorite holiday memories involve baking in the kitchen with family. Whether it’s the aroma of my grandmother’s gingerbread cookies permeating the house or the mouth watering pecan pie my aunt makes every year, there are plenty of holiday sweets to go around. With the barrage of holiday treats during the holiday season, […]
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You glance out your window and can’t help but notice that the beautiful Maine winter is back and greeting you again with frost in the air and an abundance of snow. You grab the softest blanket you own and cuddle up on the couch to watch your favorite show, but something is missing? Ah of […]
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By Kate Yerxa, Extension Professor and EFNEP Coordinator Are you looking for fun gifts to share this holiday season? Homemade food gifts are inexpensive and fun ways to get the whole family involved with healthy and delicious gift giving. UMaine Cooperative Extension staff have created recipes and gift tags for you to create your own […]
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Carrots: a humble yet delicious Thanksgiving essential. Carrots not only add some color to your table, but also provide the added benefits of vitamin A, fiber, and beta-carotene. This quick and easy recipe adds a new twist to the classic side dish with additional flavor from green peppers and rosemary. Rosemary pairs wonderfully with the […]
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