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Recipes: Make it YOUR Way!

Have you ever seen a recipe in a magazine or on the Internet and thought, “That sounds pretty good, except for the [insert ingredient]”?  That happens to me a lot!  Sometimes it is an ingredient that someone in my family just doesn’t like.  Other times I might be looking to make the recipe a little […]

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

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

Ready for a Cookout?

This is the season for grilling out.  Whether you prepare a whole meal on the grill or just part, make sure your cookout is safe by following these tips: C = Clean your grill by using a wire brush and wiping down with a cloth to make sure you don’t leave any bristles behind.  Avoid leaving the […]

Strawberries — Nature’s Gift

Did you know that one cup of strawberries contains more vitamin C than one orange? Strawberries are also high in folate and fiber. They contain no fat or cholesterol.  Research indicates that strawberries’ phytonutrients assist in maintaining our overall health.  According to Oregon State University, they are effective in the fight against cardiovascular disease, cancer […]

WRITTEN BY: Yvette Graham, LISW-S, Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Stark

REVIEWED BY: Kristen Matlack, MPH, Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Cuyahoga County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • www.pixabay.com

SOURCES:

  • Yanyun Zhoa, Oregon State University. "Health and Healing Fact Sheets." Health and Healing Fact Sheets, Strawberries ~ Connecting Berry Health Benefit Researchers. University of Oregan, n.d. Web. 01 May 2017.

REFERENCES:

  • "Spring." Spring | Healthy Meals Resource System. United States Department of Agriculture, n.d. Web. 01 May 2017.
  • Kennel Shertzer, J. "Ohioline." Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Strawberries | Ohioline. The Ohio State University, 25 Feb. 2010. Web. 01 May 2017.

Muffin Tin Meals

Muffin-tins aren’t just for muffins anymore! If you search for “muffin-tin recipes” online, you’re sure to find a ton of creative ideas, such as: Mini-meatloaves Frittatas and omelets Mac & cheese cups Personal casseroles Pot pies and Shepard’s pies Muffin-tin meals are more than just a fun cooking trend, though. When you prepare a savory […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Joanna Fifner, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Medina County

SOURCES:

  • American Heart Association (2014). Don’t Fall Prey to Portion Distortion. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/WeightManagement/LosingWeight/Dont-Fall-Prey-to-Portion-Distortion_UCM_424567_Article.jsp#.WMArX1Xyu70
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (2016). Just Enough for You: About Food Portions. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/weight-control/just-enough/Pages/just-enough-for-you.aspx.
  • Taste of Home (2017). 26 Muffin Cup Recipes. http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cooking-style/muffin-cup-recipes.
  • Wansink, B. (2006). The Large Plate Mistake. Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. http://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/discoveries/large-plate-mistake.
  • Wansink, B. (2014). The 92% Clean Plate Club. Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. http://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/discoveries/92-clean-plate-club.

An Ancient Appeal

Have you heard of “ancient grains”? Amaranth, einkorn wheat, farro (emmer wheat), Kamut (Khorasan wheat), millet, quinoa, sorghum, spelt, and teff, to name a few. If not, you likely will in the future as they have been awarded the designation of being one of the hottest food trends of 2016. The term doesn’t have any […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County, carter.413@osu.edu

REFERENCES:

  • Oldways Whole Grains Council. Ancient Grains for Today’s Tastes. https://oldwayspt.org/system/files/atoms/files/WG15_AncientGrains.pdf. Accessed April 2017.
  • Webb, Denise. “Hottest Nutrition Trends of 2016: Ancient Grains”. Today’s Dietitian. August 2016. Volume 18, No 8, P 44.
  • Whole Grains Council. Ancient Grains. https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/whats-whole-grain/ancient-grains. Accessed April 2017.
  • Zeratsky, Katherine. Ancient Grains. Mayo Clinic Nutrition Blog. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-blog/ancient-grains/bgp-20245680. September 2016.

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