— 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 Kathy Savoie, Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension As a working mom I’ve come to rely on the slow cooker as my ally in the weeknight frenzy of feeding a hearty and healthy meal to my busy family. The slow cooker is an electric countertop appliance that comes in several sizes and […]
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— By Laura Easter, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer Ahh, fall in Maine… the only thing better than the cool crisp air and the return of pumpkin spice everything is the apple harvest! And, there are so many different delicacies that one can preserve from the local apple harvest. Applesauce, apple pie filling, apple chutney, […]
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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 Kate Yerxa, MS, RD, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension School is back in session and for a lot of families that means after school activities and busy evenings, leaving little time for making dinner. To help make evening meals a little less stressful, here is a list of our top 5 […]
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— By Eva Holmes, Master Food Preserver Volunteer, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Zoodles or zucchini noodles have become a popular pasta substitute for those looking to reduce carbohydrates or calories, but the real benefit is the fun way to increase vegetables in your diet. While it is possible to make fettuccine or sheet-style zoodles […]
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— By Kayla Parsons, PhD Student, RDN, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Sydney Hauser, BS student, University of Maine Cooperative Extension If you’re from New England, you’ve likely heard of Maine’s famous crustacean, the lobster. Despite its popularity, lobsters are complex and are riddled with unknown fun facts. Use the following five unique lobster […]
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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 Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Master Food Preserver Volunteers Abbie Perry and Tyra Hatcher Mitchell Tomatoes are one of the most popular home canned products—canned tomatoes are versatile in cooking, relatively easy (if not labor-intensive), and delicious. Whether you are canning tomatoes whole, in pieces, as juice […]
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