— By Kate Yerxa, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Leftovers: you either love them or you can do without them. Some people think the best part about a Thanksgiving meal is the leftovers and have a plan for how to use up the turkey and side dishes, while others need some fresh ideas. […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Don’t throw out your pumpkin seeds this year! Follow this simple three-ingredient recipe to make delicious roasted pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of fiber and protein, making them a great, filling snack choice or crunchy topping on a salad! For […]
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— By Kathy Savoie, Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension As I transition to a new season in my new home, I find myself pondering the best space to store my winter squash cache. After having lived in the same older home for 25 years, where I had nailed down the best microclimates for […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Fall is in full swing and this simple quick bread is perfect for the season. This recipe is a great way to use canned, frozen, or fresh pumpkin or squash puree you have on hand, and it is perfectly moist. Make it your […]
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— By Natalie VandenAkker, UMaine Dietetic Intern and Alex Bosse, Nutrition Education Professional We hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is the meal that is so often overlooked. Why do so many people skip breakfast? Sometimes not having enough time in the morning, unsure of what to make […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Whether you are trying to add more fiber to your meals or trying to prepare more plant-based meals at home, this is a great way to add fiber and protein to your spaghetti sauce. A one cup serving of this spaghetti sauce has […]
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by Leigh Neptune, University of Maine Dietetic Intern, & Kathy Savoie, Extension Educator What is a Foodprint? A “foodprint” is the sum of all the resources that are used to produce our food, as well as the impacts our food systems have on the environment, animal welfare, farmers, and other workers within food systems, the […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Try this simple make-ahead breakfast recipe idea. I used frozen blueberries and added walnuts for an extra crunch! You can replace the blueberries with your favorite frozen fruit like mixed berries or strawberries, this recipe also has fiber and protein which helps your body feel […]
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— By Eva Holmes, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer If you are looking for a low-carb, low-calorie alternative to potato chips, give dehydrated cucumber and zucchini slices a try! I was very skeptical but now I find these hard to stop eating once I start. Recipe Cut a cucumber or two into thin slices. […]
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— By Kate Yerxa, Extension Professor and EFNEP Coordinator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Do you have a bag of dried beans in your pantry and you have been avoiding cooking them because you weren’t sure how? Well, let go of the uncertainty! We have put together all the information you need to know about […]
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