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
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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
Corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day? Why? Here’s a little background. The first corned beef was packed in salt, and sometimes spices, for curing. It
Groceries are expensive. Have you ever gone into a store for a few items, only to leave with several bags of groceries and an empty
Rhubarb is a mysterious plant, and spring’s biggest challenge. It is a plant that grows well throughout Wyoming. As for taste, rhubarb very tart. It
Do you know the difference between a macaroon (two os; pronounced “mack-ah-ROON”) and a macaron (one o; pronounced “mack-ah-ROHN”)? Macarons are sometimes called macaroons, but
Do you remember this nursery rhyme … Little Miss Muffet, sat on a tuffet, eating her curds and whey. Along came a spider, who sat
Ice cream is a favorite hot summer day treat. Since July is National Ice Cream Month, what better time to cool down with homemade ice
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Corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day? Why? Here’s a little background. The first corned beef was packed in salt, and sometimes spices, for curing. It got its name from the corn kernel-sized grains of salt in which it was packed. Historically, beef was a delicacy enjoyed only by Ireland’s wealthy or reserved for special occasions. Cattle were kept for their milk, and sheep for their wool. This left old hens and pigs as the more likely contenders for the pot.
Groceries are expensive. Have you ever gone into a store for a few items, only to leave with several bags of groceries and an empty wallet? Saving money doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor. Use these tips to stretch your groceries and food dollars. Plan ahead – create a weekly menu. While it’s tempting to run into the store on your way home to pick up food for that night’s dinner, you’ll save more money if you plan ahead.
Rhubarb is a mysterious plant, and spring’s biggest challenge. It is a plant that grows well throughout Wyoming. As for taste, rhubarb very tart. It is tart like a cranberry but with the raw texture of celery. Rhubarb season only lasts a few months, so enjoy it fresh when it is available. In our area, rhubarb’s peak season lasts from approximately April to early July. Rhubarb is classified as a vegetable, but it is commonly used as a fruit in
Do you know the difference between a macaroon (two os; pronounced “mack-ah-ROON”) and a macaron (one o; pronounced “mack-ah-ROHN”)? Macarons are sometimes called macaroons, but they are not the same! In the case of macaroon vs. macaron, a single letter makes a huge difference. From looking at the cookies, they are visually different. Macarons are meringue-based sandwich cookies, with a layer of filling in between two delicate cookies. They are usually brightly colored and are made in many different flavor
Do you remember this nursery rhyme … Little Miss Muffet, sat on a tuffet, eating her curds and whey. Along came a spider, who sat down beside her, and frightened Miss Muffet away? Have you ever wondered what curds and whey are? Curds are the solids and whey is the liquid found in curdled milk, which is similar to today’s cottage cheese. Have you ever made fresh cheese? There are a few kinds of cheese that require very little labor.
Ice cream is a favorite hot summer day treat. Since July is National Ice Cream Month, what better time to cool down with homemade ice cream? While it’s easy to make ice cream at home, there are a few key steps and tips to make it a success. The two kinds of ice cream freezers I will discuss are the hand crank or electric and freezer bowl models. If you don’t like dealing with rock salt and ice, you can
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