Food, Nutrition and Health
Today's families are busier than ever. With all the activites adults and children are involved, our family mealtime often suffers. Below are many sources of information for your family to make mealtime easier, more enjoyable, and an experience everyone will look forward to attending.
Weekly and Monthly Menu Planners - Creating menus make mealtime preparation a breeze!
My Plate - Use MyPlate to help plan your family's meals
Serving Sizes - What counts as one serving for your family members?
How Long Does it Last? - Guide Sheet for keeping foods in the refrigerator, freezer and on the shelf
Freezing Home-Prepared Foods - Tips on make safe and tastey ways to prepare homemade dishes and freeze for later
Microwave Cooking - Need a quick meal? Most kitchens have a microwave oven, but often the microwave is not used to its potential. In this lesson you will explore how to use your microwave oven to prepare quick, easy, and safe meals.
Flavorful Nuts - Nuts are crunchy, versatile, flavorful and loaded with nutrition. Learn more about their benefits here!
The Gluten Free Choice - Is it for me?
Ground Beef - Frequently Asked Questions
Meals in a Minute - Ideas and information for quick family meals
Soup and Salad - Terms and Recipes for a variety of salads and soups
Make Ahead Meals - Make your recipes when you have time, freeze and serve later!
Stir Fry Cooking - Tips and Recipes for family meals
Speedy Suppers - Recipes with five ingredients or less!
Master Mix #1 - Cooking with dry milk
Master Mix #2 - This baking mix publication is provided by our friends at Washington State Cooperative Extension
Master Mix #3 - Make a ground beef master mix and use it for a variety of recipes included
Putting your Crock Pot to Work! - Information on safe cooking with this economical appliance
Kentucky Favorites - Try new ways to reduce fat, sodium and calories in these favorites
MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the key building blocks to a healthy diet. MyPlate offers ideas and tips to help you create a healthier eating style that meets your individual needs and improves your health.
Pick of the Patch - Your seasonal guide to produce!