by kelsey | Sep 21, 2011 | Food
One of my favorite things about fall is the variety of apples that we can find at the grocery store or farmer’s market. One of my absolute favorites is the honeycrisp apple. It offers a vibrant taste that I can’t get enough of! The various types of apples can be used for different purposes such as making sauce, jam, baking, and just every day eating enjoyment. Be sure to check out the variety next time you’re at the store or market. You can also read my Fall 2010 newsletter that discusses apples in more detail under “Info” and then “Newsletter” tab.
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Sep 20, 2011 | Etc.
Today is the Senior Seminar at the Codington County Extension Building. It’s a great event for seniors! There are a lot of booths to check out and several speakers, including myself. I will be speaking at 1pm today on Eating Healthy for the Golden Years. We will discuss topics such as cooking for 1-2, grocery shopping, snack ideas, etc. In addition, our Brown Clinic booth will be offering free osteoporosis screenings and blood pressure checks. Come check us out!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Sep 15, 2011 | Family, Food
With school in full swing, your child may be getting bored eating the same lunch every day (if they pack lunch). Here are a few tips to help add variety to your child’s lunches.
- Make time once a week to plan the week’s lunches using MyPlate: this encourages your child to learn more about healthy eating and may make them more likely to eat it, if they have invested their own time into the process.
- Try new foods: try out new fruits or vegetables. This will encourage interest in trying new foods and can be especially helpful for picky eaters.
- Pack extras to share with friends: if your child is a picky eater, you may try packing extras of a certain item that they can share with their friends which encourages them to try it.
- Invest in lunch equipment: pack your child’s lunch in an insulated lunch bag or thermos which broadens the kinds of foods they can bring. Just remember to put an ice pack in the lunch bag or a quality insulated thermos to keep cold food cold and hot food hot.
Check out www.kidseatright.org for more tips!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Sep 14, 2011 | Food
With the freeze warning tonight, it’s important to take proper precaution to save your garden and plants! Experts recommend covering your plants with blankets, if they are movable pots, place them closer to your house and you may even try wetting them down before covering them to provide further protection. This freeze may cause decreases in produce yields, so be sure to take some time today to protect your garden produce and flowers!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Sep 13, 2011 | Food
The great folks at County Fair Foods and STRIVE 2 Survive have teamed up to help you select healthy choices in the grocery store. Throughout County Fair Foods, you will find labels indicating products that are healthy for you. It’s still a bit of a work in progress, but we are hoping this will help you make healthy selections as well as be aware of healthier choices when selecting your products. We are so excited to be working with Jeff Gamber and his team to expand our efforts of promoting healthy foods and wellness! Next time you’re in the store, be sure to look for our labels!
-Kelsey
