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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

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A-Maize-ing Corn

Few things say “summer” like a freshly picked ear of sweet corn, cooked to perfection and served up with a light coating of butter and

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Tips to Reduce Food Waste

Each year an enormous amount of food is wasted in the United States. Most people don’t realize how much food they throw away every day,

Real Maple Syrup Taste

There are few things in nature as sweet as real maple syrup. Now, if you’ve never tasted “real” maple syrup, there’s no way to describe

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Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes should be so good they don’t even need gravy! That means they need to be light and fluffy, creamy and rich, and buttery.

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Carefully Choose the Foods to Chew

Chewing your food thoroughly has many benefits, and choosing to eat foods that require more chewing is an easy way to promote this healthy habit. Be mindful of what you are eating. Most Americans eat too fast. It takes approximately 20 minutes from the time you start eating for your brain to send out signals of fullness. Each person’s appetite can be varied and complicated. Many different factors can impact the food choices people make, such as what and how

husked corn

A-Maize-ing Corn

Few things say “summer” like a freshly picked ear of sweet corn, cooked to perfection and served up with a light coating of butter and sprinkle of salt! Corn is now available in markets year-round, and locally grown varieties can be purchased during its peak from July through September. Corn grows in “ears,” each ear is covered in rows of kernels that are then protected by the silk-like threads called “corn silk” and encased in a husk. Can you believe

bag of oranges with mold

Tips to Reduce Food Waste

Each year an enormous amount of food is wasted in the United States. Most people don’t realize how much food they throw away every day, from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. Planning, prepping, and storing food can help your household waste less food. Below are some ways to help you cut back on what you toss out: 1. Ask for a smaller portion Whether you’re eating at a restaurant or cooking for your family, it is easy to serve people

Real Maple Syrup Taste

There are few things in nature as sweet as real maple syrup. Now, if you’ve never tasted “real” maple syrup, there’s no way to describe its unique flavor and pure goodness. It’s a natural wonder of the world! The “syrup” that I grew up with was filled with corn syrup and artificial “maple” flavor. Whether you like it or not, it has never met a tree. History It was the Native American tribes of the northeastern United States and southeast

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Perfect, Ooey, Gooey, Crispy, Grilled Cheese

The grilled cheese is a sandwich that has comfort food written all over it and is an all-American favorite. The grilled cheese you should be making consists of perfectly golden-brown bread and melty cheese. To get a supreme sandwich, here are some tips. Grilled cheese sandwiches were very popular during World War II, and Navy cooks were instructed to prepare “American cheese filling sandwiches” by government-issued cookbooks. The actual term “grilled cheese” did not make an appearance until the 1960s.

mashed potatoes in a bowl with fresh potatoes in the background

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes should be so good they don’t even need gravy! That means they need to be light and fluffy, creamy and rich, and buttery. So how do you master the mash? Here’s everything you need to know to achieve amazing, mashed potatoes. The Potatoes Select the right potato. Choosing the proper potatoes is crucial! There are three types of potatoes: starchy like brown russets, waxy like red, and in-between like yellow. The first rule is don’t use the waxy,

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