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Real Food

University of Wyoming Extension can help. The Real Food program is based on the Social Cognitive Theory. It includes hands-on cooking and interactive discussion through five 2-hour lessons. Results

Appetite for Knowledge

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More meals from Ghana

I had a great idea to take pictures of all the meals I ate in Ghana so I could document them when I got home.

Group of people in Guana

Nutrition Tips From Ghana

This summer, I was fortunate to spend a month in Ghana with this awesome group of high school students, chaperones, and host siblings as part

Blueberries in Bowl

Blue Frenzy. . .Blueberries!

Blueberries are plump, juicy, orbs of tart sweetness, with vibrant colors ranging from deep purple-blue to blue-black and highlighted by a silvery sheen called a

Hot Dog on fork

Hot (Diggity) Dog

The hot dog is one of America’s most popular foods. Hot dogs are everywhere – in food establishments and at picnics and in ballparks, and

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Are you passing down your food heritage?

As the holiday season approaches, our thoughts turn to our families and to the traditions that are an integral part of our family’s heritage.  There is no better time to reflect upon the importance of family and strengthen family ties than during the holiday season. Making Memories We all cherish our memories as memories are what connect us to each other, to our past and to our future.  We express our love for family in many ways, but the most

Tilapia Stew

More meals from Ghana

I had a great idea to take pictures of all the meals I ate in Ghana so I could document them when I got home. But I never remembered to photograph my meals until after I ate them! So, here is a collection of food pictures that my host family was kind enough to send me after I got home. Enjoy!

Group of people in Guana

Nutrition Tips From Ghana

This summer, I was fortunate to spend a month in Ghana with this awesome group of high school students, chaperones, and host siblings as part of the American Youth Leadership Program. The goal of our trip was a cultural exchange and leadership development. We also had a theme of nutrition and food security, which we explored through visiting schools and 4-H gardens and participating in a food security symposium. But I think I learned the most about nutrition through the

Blueberries in Bowl

Blue Frenzy. . .Blueberries!

Blueberries are plump, juicy, orbs of tart sweetness, with vibrant colors ranging from deep purple-blue to blue-black and highlighted by a silvery sheen called a bloom. Blueberries are one of nature’s great treasures. Local berries are available in much of North America sometime between June and August. Wild blueberries tend to be smaller and have more concentrated flavor, cultivated blueberries are bigger and juicier. Since fresh blueberries are available year round, we can find them in stores no matter the

Chicken with vegetables

Dry And Chewy Or Tender And Moist Chicken Breasts?

Are chicken breasts in your regular cooking rotation? Tired of your boneless skinless chicken breasts being dry, tough, and chewy? You’re not alone! The reason chicken breasts often end up dry is actually one of the things we value about them: they have very little fat. Refresh your chicken know-how by reading these common mistakes and tips for cooking chicken breasts. Mistake #1 Using boneless and skinless breasts which result in dry, stringy meat. You don’t have to eat the

Hot Dog on fork

Hot (Diggity) Dog

The hot dog is one of America’s most popular foods. Hot dogs are everywhere – in food establishments and at picnics and in ballparks, and backyard barbeques! Choosing Your Dogs Who makes the very best hot dog that you can buy in any supermarket? With lots of hot dogs out there, it should be easy to choose a relatively healthy one, right? Not necessarily. It comes down to the quality of the meat, the processing, and the other added ingredients.

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