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Dried fruit (raspberry, grapes, cranberry)

Baking with Dried Fruit

What’s your favorite dried fruit? While dried grapes, better known as raisins, are the most popular dried fruit, dates and dried plums or prunes are

Loaf of Bread made with molasses, two slices

The Flavors Of Molasses

This time of year is perfect for baking – the warmth in your home, the smell in your kitchen, and the sweet flavors of delicious

Two Figs, one sliced open

Fruity Figs

The first week of November is National Fig Week – so what better time than now to talk about figs! A fig is a soft,

Red, yellow and green apple

Savory Ways To Eat Fall Apples

Cool breezes swirl around you. Fallen leaves crunch under your feet. The scents of cinnamon and nutmeg tickle your nose. Nothing says autumn quite like

White Tail Deer

Wild Game: The Other Red Meat

Hunting season is in full swing across the state of Wyoming, and during this time of year we are reminded that there are other sources

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Dried fruit (raspberry, grapes, cranberry)

Baking with Dried Fruit

What’s your favorite dried fruit? While dried grapes, better known as raisins, are the most popular dried fruit, dates and dried plums or prunes are also at the top the list. But the choices don’t end there. Drying is the oldest method of preserving food. The process eliminates moisture from the food, resulting in a longer food life. Nutrition Dried fruits are high in fiber and carbohydrates and low in fat. However, since the moisture is removed from the fruit,

Loaf of Bread made with molasses, two slices

The Flavors Of Molasses

This time of year is perfect for baking – the warmth in your home, the smell in your kitchen, and the sweet flavors of delicious treats to share with friends and family. Dark, sticky molasses adds a sweet, almost smoky flavor to cookies and cakes, plus it pairs perfectly with winter spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg! What is Molasses? The most common forms of molasses are made from either sugarcane or sugar beet juice which is boiled down to

Two Figs, one sliced open

Fruity Figs

The first week of November is National Fig Week – so what better time than now to talk about figs! A fig is a soft, sweet fruit often used to make jam and chutney. A fully developed fig features bell or pear shape with succulent flesh inside. Fig trees actually have no blossoms on their branches; the blossom is inside of the fruit! Many tiny flowers produce the crunchy little edible seeds that give figs their unique texture. Background Figs

Caramel Apples

A Favorite Fall Treat – Caramel Apples!

One of my very favorite things about fall is crisp, delicious apples… and of course making caramel apples out of them! Caramel apples are a favorite fall treat. They are festive, delicious, and fun to make. The Nutritional Benefits You and your entire family can enjoy a delicious, caramel apple and feel good about it. Why? The apple you are eating provides numerous, healthy benefits you won’t get from other sweet treats like candy and cookies. In addition, caramel apples

Red, yellow and green apple

Savory Ways To Eat Fall Apples

Cool breezes swirl around you. Fallen leaves crunch under your feet. The scents of cinnamon and nutmeg tickle your nose. Nothing says autumn quite like an apple that’s sweet, crisp, tart, and juicy. Varieties There are more than 2,500 kinds of apples grown in the United States. While apples are commonly eaten out of hand, many varieties are a great cooking fruit. Their culinary versatility shows in many ways. Choosing Apples When buying apples, choose those without any bruises or

White Tail Deer

Wild Game: The Other Red Meat

Hunting season is in full swing across the state of Wyoming, and during this time of year we are reminded that there are other sources of red meat. Wild game such as deer, antelope, elk, and moose are all excellent sources of protein, B-vitamins, and minerals (iron and zinc). They are relatively low in saturated fat and are considered lean sources of protein. Wild game can be interchangeable with many favorite dinners that contain meat from barbeque to stews. Cost

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