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| 2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2062.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals |
| 2062.4) | 0 |
Number of pints of fruits, vegetables or fruit/vegetable products canned through water bath canning (e.g. pickles, jams, jellies, sauces) |
| 2062.2) | 30 |
Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation and/or preservation of food |
| 2062.1) | 45 |
Number of individuals who reported improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, preparation and/or preservation of food |
| 2062.5) | 0 |
Number of pints of vegetables, soups, meats, or other value-added products canned through pressure canning |
| 2062.6) | 0 |
Number of pints of fruits or vegetables frozen |
| 2062.7) | 0 |
Number of pints of fruits or vegetables dried |
| 2062.8) | 3 |
Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants |
| 2062.9) | 3 |
Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants reporting an increase in food preservation skills |
Author: Natalie Taul
Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation
Research shows that people who prepare and cook meals at home are more likely to eat the recommended fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains needed in a balanced diet. Building skills and cooking knowledge increases the likelihood that people choose to prepare home-cooked meals. To encourage more home-prepared meals, the Grayson County Extension Office hosted a virtual workshop Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Oils and Vinegars. The Savor the Flavor program focused on cooking oils an
Author: Natalie Taul
Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation
Around the winter holidays, there is generally renewed interest in preparing healthy, home-cooked meals. Many individuals are preparing meals for friends and family and are interested in learning about healthy cooking and food preparation techniques. This is an ideal opportunity to encourage and teach food preparation methods because research shows those who prepare and cook more meals at home are more likely to eat the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains neede
