— By Jess Roberts, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer Autumn is upon us! Maine’s fair schedule was saturated with activities from June through October. Many fairs highlighted the annual display of Maine apples. The Common Ground Country Fair presented a lineup of the hundreds of apple cultivars growing in the state courtesy of the […]
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— By TerriLee Welch, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer In 2012, we bought a rundown two-hundred-year-old farmhouse in Sebago, aiming to restore it to its former glory. Along with two beehives, we planted large gardens, grapes, and fruit trees to benefit us and our bees. We soon realized that the harvests came all at […]
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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 Corn Bread recipe and recipe video. Corn bread is one of my favorite side dishes due to its slightly sweet flavor […]
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— By Jilleon Farrell, Dietetic Intern, University of Maine and Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor University of Maine Cooperative Extension In addition to being an opportunity for new adventures, adjusting to college life can be stressful, intimidating, and challenging. Dining halls promote an all-you-can-eat style which provides an abundance of choices for students to […]
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— By Spoonful Bloggers, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Few places embody the essence of fall like Maine. With its stunning foliage, crisp and refreshing air, and charming autumn festivities, it offers an idyllic seasonal experience. In this edition of Ask Spoonful, the UMaine Cooperative Extension food team shares some of their favorite fall activities. […]
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— By Tom Loder, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer Have you been looking for an easy way to pack and store your items in your freezer? Want to avoid bulky plastic containers and aluminum foil that never seems to prevent that pesky freezer burn? Then vacuum sealing might be the option for you! Vacuum sealing […]
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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 Homemade Salsa recipe and recipe video. Salsa is a staple condiment in many kitchens and it’s easier to make than you might think. This Homemade Salsa […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, Doctoral Candidate, Registered Dietitian, University of Maine Cooperative Extension If you’re a student, teacher or taking care of a little learner, you’re about to transition back into full time school mode. This often comes with the responsibility of deciding what to pack for lunch. Almost as important as what’s being packed […]
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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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— By Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor University of Maine Cooperative Extension Adding flavors to meals with fresh herbs is a great way to cut down on added sugar, salt and fat. While the recommendation to use herbs in cooking seems straightforward, there are a few questions that are commonly asked about the best […]
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