Author: Elizabeth Maxedon
Planning Unit: Spencer County CES
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Plan of Work: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Outcome: Initial Outcome
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 Spencer County Extension Agent taught the Louisville Area Homemaker’s the workshop Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Oils and Vinegars as the Homemaker leader lesson they chose. The Savor the Flavor program focused on cooking oils and flavored vinegars. Extension developed it to teach people how to make home-prepared meals that are flavorful and exciting. These common pantry staples are versatile, yet people commonly say they are unsure of the appropriate uses and applications for these items. The goal of this program is to increase knowledge about various types of cooking oils and vinegars and how to incorporate them into food preparation and cooking. seventy people participated in the Homemaker Leader Lesson in each of the Louisville Area Counties: Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble. Of those surveyed, 96% indicated they better understood different types of cooking oils and flavored vinegars, respectively, and 97% stated they increased their level of understanding regarding ways to incorporate cooking oils and/or vinegars into food preparation and cooking. Further, 98 % expressed the intention to try a new type of cooking oil and/or flavored vinegar to prepare or add flavor to foods, while 98% expressed the intention to incorporate more cooking oils and/or flavored vinegars into cooking to increase home-prepared meals. Participants left comments on the evaluation that they enjoyed this lesson and would like to have additional teachings. In conclusion, most participants didn’t know how easy it can be to make their own dressings and marinades and said they appreciated that the items used were found in their pantry and will help to reduce their grocery bill.
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