Owen County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with 7 administrators and teachers with the Owen County School District to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 122 fifth-grade students. 18 volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. A post­test evaluation was conducted to determine learning outcomes. As a result of the program, students gained the following knowledge and skills:

•             Recognized the recommended handwashing steps.

•             Identified the importance of using separate cutting boards for meat and fruits or vegetables.

•             Identified best practices for kitchen clean-up.

•             Identified ways to avoid burns in the kitchen.

•             Identified safe knife handling techniques.

•             Identified when to use a meat thermometer.

•             Identified the sequence of steps in preparing a recipe.

•             Identified correct technique for accurately measuring ingredients.

•             Formulated time management strategies in meal preparation.

•             Recognized the food groups that comprise MyPlate.