September 12, 2016 by Candace J. Heer When I started my “second career” as an Extension Educator I knew there were things I “knew” and things I did not “know” regarding Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). One learns that with age comes the reality that you don’t know everything nor do you need to – […]
September 22, 2011 by jennyeven The days may still be warm, but a chill in the evening air reminds us that fall is just around the corner. And even though summer has ended, there’s still time to enjoy the bounty of your local farmers’ market. Stands are filled with sweet potatoes, squash, apples, turnips, beets, […]
March 23, 2015 by lisabarlage If you haven’t already registered for our Spring Email Wellness Challenge – now is the time! Who can participate? Any adult wanting to live healthy life with support from Ohio State University Extension. What is it? A “Spring Clean Your Wellness Routine” email challenge, which provides you with two emails […]
September 22, 2015 by Candace J. Heer There are numerous reasons we are encouraged to eat a variety of vegetables and fruits every day. Several of the more important include: they are fairly low in calories, reduce the risk of some chronic diseases, and they provide daily fiber. You often hear eat “5 a Day”, […]
Have you heard of aquafaba? This trendy new ingredient is actually a staple item in many of our pantries, although most of us tend to toss it down the drain. Aquafaba is the combination of two Latin words: aqua (water) and fava (beans). It is the liquid from canned beans, which, for years, nutrition professionals […]
August 20, 2018 by lisabarlage Have you had a bounty of okra in your garden this summer? My co-workers have had great luck with the okra they grew – evidently the plants like the heat and extra rain we had in Southern Ohio. Because of their bountiful okra harvests, we have had a number of […]
Many families celebrate the holidays filled with rich traditions and rituals. These traditions and rituals help families bond together and give children a sense of belonging. The little rituals passed down from generation to generation help shape your family by creating a sense of unity, warmth and closeness. They create memories that fill your mind […]
Posted in Healthy Finances, Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, Uncategorized, tagged crock pot dessert, food preservation, fruit crisp, fruit recipes, fruit roll ups, leftover food, making jam, making jellies, saving food, strawberry jam on August 25, 2022| Leave a Comment » …make lemonade! In other words, don’t throw it out just yet! Fruit during any […]
December 29, 2016 by marilynrabe It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the beginning of the New Year. This is the time when many of us make our New Year’s Resolutions. Do you make a resolution or two each year? How successful are you at fulfilling your resolutions? I recently saw a definition of […]
March 29, 2018 by joannamrini I was about 4 weeks from my due date when I stepped out our back door and noticed that the bricks supporting the step were loose. As time was flying by, I knew that in the blink of an eye, our baby would be born and then crawling and mobile […]
August 11, 2017 by Michelle Treber While on a recent family vacation in another state, my sister ended up in the Emergency Department at a hospital. She had multiple fractures in her foot and ended up in a cast up to her knee. This injury was the result of her long term Type 1 Diabetes. […]
September 8, 2016 by Shannon Carter Back to school means back to packing school lunches. Children need a healthy lunch with the right calories and nutrients to help them learn, grow, and play. Not only do we want to pack our kids a healthy lunch, we want them to eat it, too! Sometimes we need […]
November 5, 2018 by Michelle Treber With the holidays coming up and social events on the horizon, easy and nutritious appetizers and snacks are a must. That’s where deviled eggs come in. They’re fast and easy to make and are always a crowd pleaser. A buffet table without a platter of these is a sad […]
March 15, 2018 by Pat Brinkman Did you know your blood pressure reading is affected by many factors, including how you are sitting? When you have your blood pressure checked, be sure to follow the list below to ensure an accurate reading: Empty your bladder before taking your blood pressure. Avoid caffeine, exercise and smoking […]
