Gallatin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





2065 - Food Preparation
2065.1) 118

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

2065.2) 36

Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation of food

2065.3) 78

Number of individuals who report intention to cook more

2065.4) 56

Number of individuals who report preparing more healthy home cooked meals



Success Stories

Electric Pressure Cookers

Author: Sherri Broderick

Major Program: Food Preparation

The new electric pressure cookers are dominating the consumer small appliance market. Consumers see them as a way to streamline the cooking process.  With the increased trend of chronic disease and obesity in Kentucky, individuals, and families, need tools and that support healthful dietary decisions.  The versatility of the electric pressure cooker makes it an ideal cooking appliance tool for any household, but especially for those looking for quick and healthy ways to prepare meals.

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The Uninvited Guest

Author: Sherri Broderick

Major Program: Food Preparation

The Centers for Disease Control estimates 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases each year in the United States.The University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Education Agents in Northern Kentucky partnered with the Northern Kentucky District and Three Rivers Health Departments’ sanitarians to stage “Mystery Dinner: The Uninvited Guest” in September 2019. The event was designed

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