Success StorySavor the Flavor: Cooking with Herbs



Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Herbs

Author: Britney Poe

Planning Unit: Robertson County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Plan of Work: Nutrition and Health

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 Robertson County Extension Office presented the workshop Savor the Flavor: Building Flavor with Herbs at the Annual Farm and Family Night event at the MCTC Campus. The Savor the Flavor program focused on flavoring dishes with herbs. Extension developed this workshop to teach people how to make home-prepared meals that are flavorful and exciting. These common pantry and garden staples are versatile, yet people commonly say they are unsure of the appropriate pairings for various herbs. The goal of this program is to increase knowledge about common types of herbs and incorporating them into food preparation and cooking. 27 people participated in the workshop and each participant made their own Italian seasoning blend with the herbs discussed during the class. Of those surveyed, all indicated they better understood common pairings of herbs with dishes, and all stated they increased their level of understanding regarding ways to incorporate herbs into food preparation and cooking. Further, all expressed the intention to try a new herb to prepare or add flavor to foods, while all expressed the intention to incorporate more herbs into cooking to increase home-prepared meals.

 






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