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Safe Holiday Gifts in a Jar

Many people enjoy making and handing out homemade creations from the kitchen as holiday gifts. The thought and effort that goes into this gesture is one that people truly seem to appreciate, and the experience of creating your own gift for loved ones is fulfilling. Among some of the most popular food items to gift […]

WRITTEN BY: Joanna Rini, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Medina County, rini.41@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Shawna Hite, Healthy People Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/food/food_safety/preservation/hgic3200.html
  • http://web.extension.illinois.edu/stain/staindetail.cfm?ID=44

SOURCES:

  • http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.extension.umn.edu/food/food-safety/preserving/safe-meals/homemade-food-gifts/
  • http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html

Serve a Better Breakfast

Are you in charge of hosting a morning meeting, conference or workshop that will include a complimentary breakfast for your attendees? Do you want to provide something other than coffee and doughnuts? Serving a healthy breakfast can make your meeting attendees more energetic and attentive. On the other hand, serving a high-carbohydrate breakfast that is […]

WRITTEN BY: Jennifer Lobb, Research Associate, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Carmen Irving, Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • American Cancer Society, Meeting Well, 2013
  • Cooking Matters, Frittata
  • Food.com, Steel Cut Oatmeal for the Crockpot
  • Ohio State University Extension, Healthy Eating at Meetings Guidelines, 2014

REFERENCES:

  • Baildon, K. (2015). Breakfast Preferences of Healthy Weight People. Cornell University Food and Brand Lab.
  • Bilow, R. (2015). Make Overnight Oats That Actually Taste Good by Avoiding These Common Mistakes. Bon Appetit.
  • Zelman, K.M. (2014). Energy Foods Slideshow: A Diet to Boost Your Mood & Energy Level. Mom’s Guide to Family Health: New Year Food and Fitness. WebMD.

Warming up with Veggies and Fruits

There is a chill in the air and ‘tis the season for colds and flu.  We need to focus on ways to add vegetables and fruits into our family meals and personal lunches and snacks.  We need to pull that crock-pot  out from the pantry and fill it with some delicious soups, stews, and other choices that […]

WRITTEN BY: Cheryl Barber Spires, RD LD, Ohio State University Extension Program Specialist, Northwest Region, spires.53@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Melissa Welker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fulton County, welker.87@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/nutrition/nutrition-facts-and-food-labels/avoiding-processed-foods
  • http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/fruit-and-veggie-color-list
  • http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2010/
  • http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/ratatouille
  • http://extension.psu.edu/health/nutrition-links/recipes/in-a-minute-minestrone-soup
  • https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/recipes/game-and-fish/venison-or-beef-hash
  • http://www.choosemyplate.gov/vegetables-tips

It’s in the Mail! Sending Food Gifts

It’s the holiday season and many of you have probably already started making special treats and baked goods to share with family and friends. Maybe you’d like to send a holiday care package to someone . . . but how can you know those cookies, favorite local foods and other goodies will arrive safely? By […]

WRITTEN BY: Kate Shumaker, Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State Unviersity Extension, Holmes County, shumaker.68@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Christine Kendle, Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Tuscarawas County, kendle.4@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/box-open-top-package-packaging-550405/

SOURCES:

  • How to Safely Mail Homemade Food Gifts. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. How to Safely Mail Homemade Food Gifts. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. http://www.eatright.org/resource/homefoodsafety/safety-tips/holidays/how-to-safely-mail-homemade-food-gifts
  • Mailing Food Gifts to Military Friends and Family. Washington State University Extension. http://ext100.wsu.edu/clark/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2014/02/MailingFoodGiftsMilitary.pdf
  • A Customer’s Guide to Preparing Packages. United State Postal Service. http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm100/preparing-packages.htm

Dining In on December Third

Ellen Swallow Richards was born on December 3, 1842 and is known for her leadership in the field of Family & Consumer Sciences and Family Life Education, including founding the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), originally named American Home Economics Association. Although she was born in the 1800s, Ellen’s research, work and […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, MA, CFLE, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Carmen Irving, M.A., CFLE, CYC-P, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Union County

REFERENCES:

  • American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (http://www.aafcs.org/)
  • Chemical Heritage Foundation and History (http://www.chemheritage.org/discover/online-resources/chemistry-in-history/themes/public-and-environmental-health/public-health-and-safety/richards-e.aspx)
  • Do Family Meals Really Make a Difference? Cornell University, College of Human Ecology (http://www.human.cornell.edu/pam/outreach/upload/Family-Mealtimes-2.pdf)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology History Library (http://libraries.mit.edu/mithistory/community/notable-persons/ellen-swallow-richards/)

Got Leftovers? Safe Tips for Saving Them

You have been planning and preparing for your house full of guests for days.  The meal has come and gone and it is time to……do something with all of those leftovers! I have found that being prepared isn’t just about cleaning and cooking before your event but you need to be ready for the clean-up.  […]

WRITTEN BY: Tammy Jones, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension – Pike County, jones.5640@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Treva Williams, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension – Scioto County, williams.973@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • Food and Drug Administration, Refrigerator & Freezer Storage Chart.
  • United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, Leftovers and Food Safety. 2012.
  • Food Safety.gov.
  • United States Department of Agriculture. 2013.
  • University of Georgia

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