Clay County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





2065 - Food Preparation
2065.1) 79

Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, and preparation of food

2065.2) 79

Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation of food

2065.3) 79

Number of individuals who report intention to cook more

2065.4) 79

Number of individuals who report preparing more healthy home cooked meals



Success Stories

Toaster Ovens are New Again

Author: Lora Howard

Major Program: Food Preparation

About 1.7 million toaster ovens are sold in the United States each year. Twenty-seven percent of households use it only for toasting foods (Energy Star Market Industry Scoping Report: Toaster Ovens, November 2011). Today’s toaster ovens have capability beyond toasting and use one-half to one-third less energy than conventional ovens. Additionally, smaller yield recipes may be more efficiently prepared in a toaster oven. Individuals who understand the advantages of toaster ovens may find th

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