Tag: cooking

Making Use of That Fall Pumpkin

by Shawn Jackson
November 26, 2019

With Halloween and Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to clear out those fall decorations in order to make room for Christmas trees, lights, and gingerbread houses. But think again before tossing out that big orange pumpkin! Especially if it's ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Decorations, Fall, Family, Kids, Pumkin

Lafayette 4-H’ers Cook for the Holiday!

by Chris Vann
December 18, 2018

Lafayette 4-H Club had their annual holiday baking event on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The Holiday Bake-Off is an annual meeting where the kids get to demonstrate their cooking skills during the holiday season. 4-H members are encouraged ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-h, Bake-Off, Baking, Christmas, Cooking, Holiday, Holidays

Coconut Oil: Friend or Foe?

by Jana Hart
July 5, 2018

Do you use coconut oil, coconut flour, or shredded coconut in the dishes you prepare at home? Is the consumption of coconut healthy as long as it is in moderation? There are many claims on social media and from health professionals that there ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Coconut, Coconut Oil, Cooking, Heart Health, Heatlh, Nutrition

Herbs and Spices: Colorful and Delicious!

by J. Johnson
September 3, 2017

Herbs and spices have been used for hundreds of years in cooking and medicinal purposes. They add a wide range of flavors to food and may also provide health benefits. For some people, using herbs and spices can be a challenge, but it doesn't ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Flavor, Flavoring, Food, Herbs, Seasoning, Special Topics, Spices

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