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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
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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
What is gluten? Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in some grains. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue
For those not familiar with Welsh Rabbit, the dish is not made with rabbit. It is made with melted cheese on toast, which is a
As children head back to school, keeping your child’s bagged lunch safe should be included on the back-to-school to-do list. Food safety may not be
Archaeological evidence suggests that pancakes are probably the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies. There are recipes for pancakes that appear
With our wonderful summer days upon us, it’s time to embrace some of the more delightful summer produce. Squash are gourds – fleshy vegetables protected
With summer heat here, I thought I would take a moment to share some water related tips and benefits to help you stay hydrated in
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What is gluten? Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in some grains. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together. Grains Containing Gluten Wheat Barley Rye Oats* * Oats do not naturally contain gluten but may be contaminated from being transported and/or processed in the same factories as gluten-containing grains. What grains are gluten-free? Rice Corn Soy Quinoa Teff (or Tef) Millet Sorghum Buckwheat Flax Potato Legumes (Beans) Tapioca Wild Rice
For those not familiar with Welsh Rabbit, the dish is not made with rabbit. It is made with melted cheese on toast, which is a great combination. Melted cheese on bread is not a new concept. The Swiss have fondue, the French croque madames or monsieurs, the British have Welsh Rarebit, or as it’s properly known, Welsh Rabbit. History The history about this dish is rather unclear. The dish originated in Wales, and it seems to have been born from
As children head back to school, keeping your child’s bagged lunch safe should be included on the back-to-school to-do list. Food safety may not be on the radar for most kids, but simply practicing safe cooking and food preparation can go a long way in helping your kids avoid food borne illness. A case of food borne illness from an improperly kept lunch will not be fun for anyone! When planning and preparing packed lunches, using some basic food safety
Archaeological evidence suggests that pancakes are probably the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies. There are recipes for pancakes that appear as far back as the height of the Roman Empire, in the culinary recipe collection “Apicius.” Background A pancake is a flat cake, often thin, and round, prepared from a starch-based batter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan. There is a rendition of the pancake in almost every
With our wonderful summer days upon us, it’s time to embrace some of the more delightful summer produce. Squash are gourds – fleshy vegetables protected by a rind. Even though most people identify squash with vegetables, from a botanical standpoint, they’re actually fruits because they contain the seeds of the plant. They are divided into two main groups: summer squash and winter squash. Summer squash have soft shells and tender, light-colored flesh and are picked while immature. Winter squash have
With summer heat here, I thought I would take a moment to share some water related tips and benefits to help you stay hydrated in the heat. Water plays a critical part in our daily lives and our bodies. Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, and every system depends on water. Your body depends on water for survival. Our bodies lose water by sweating, breathing, and getting rid of waste. If you lose more fluid than you
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