Success StoryRecipe Club
Recipe Club
Author: Christy Stearns
Planning Unit: Clinton County CES
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Plan of Work: Healthy & Active Lifestyles: Nutrition & Food Access, Physical & Mental Health
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Research consistently reports that cooking more meals at home is related to increased fruit and vegetable consumption. Furthermore, it is well documented that eating more fruits and vegetables is a critical behavior for health promotion and disease prevention. Despite the importance of eating more produce, it is also one of the most difficult eating behaviors to change. To assist in this endeavor, the Clinton County Extension Office started a community wide Recipe Club in the spring. 45 individuals registered for the club and receive 6-8 Plate It Up Kentucky Proud and other Extension recipes monthly by mail. Participants are encouraged to try at least one recipe at home each month and share pictures and/or videos along with feedback. Although a formal evaluation has not been conducted to date, participants have commented that they have enjoyed trying new recipes, have had more ingredients on hand than they expected, have been pleased to learn more ways to use fruits and vegetables by adding herbs, dressings, etc. and are excited to use garden produce with the next set of recipes.
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