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





2065 - Food Preparation
2065.1) 85

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

2065.2) 25

Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation of food

2065.3) 42

Number of individuals who report intention to cook more

2065.4) 33

Number of individuals who report preparing more healthy home cooked meals



Success Stories

Beef Processing and Food Demonstration

Author: Christy Ramey

Major Program: Food Preparation

Beef provides essential nutrients that support a heart-healthy lifestyle including protein, zinc, iron and Vitamin B.  However, beef costs continue to increase making traditional muscle cuts cost prohibitive for many families.  Knowing the best cut for the desired recipe or how to buy larger cuts that can be divided and saved or the preferred cooking techniques for tougher, less expensive cuts are all stategies that can be used to help consumers contain costs and stay within their budg

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