Month: June 2021

HOMEMAKER’S COLUMN BY: CHRISTINE PATRICK COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT GUIDELINES FOR COOKING FISH Cooked to perfection, fish is at its flavorful best and will be moist, tender, and have a delicate flavor. In general, fish is cooked when its meat just begins to flake easily when tested with a fork and it loses its translucent or […]

HOMEMAKER’S COLUMN BY: CHRISTINE PATRICK COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT ALL ABOUT SUMMER SQUASH If you like summer squash, then June is an excellent month to get it fresh. It grows well all over the state and is being harvested right now. Summer squashes come in a range of shapes and colors and can be prepared in […]

HOMEMAKER’S COLUMN BY: CHRISTINE PATRICK COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT BUILD A BETTER SALAD Many times when tired people arrive home in the late afternoon, the last thing they want to think about is cooking a hot meal.  But, the family is hungry, and the already tight budget can’t endure another night of ordering out. So, what’s […]

HOMEMAKER’S COLUMN CHRISTINE J. PATRICK COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT   CAFFEINE What is Caffeine? Caffeine is found naturally in the leaves, seeds, and fruits of more than 60 plant species worldwide. It is added to some beverages and foods for flavor. People have enjoyed caffeinated beverages since ancient times. Caffeine is a mild central nervous system […]

Weeds, Pests, and Disease Laura Lee Rose Horticulture Agent   Pests in the garden are certainly problems.  Weeds are wildflowers in the wrong place, according to some, but they have adapted over the centuries to adversity and poor soil.  In rich garden soil they can thrive!  At best, they compete with your fancy posies for […]

HOMEMAKER’S COLUMN BY: CHRISTINE PATRICK COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT EARL, FOR SANDWICHES, EVEN IF YOU NEVER ATE ONE   Everyone knows that one of America’s most popular meals, the sandwich, was invented by John Montague. Who? Well, you might know him as the Earl of Sandwich. The story goes that Montague was so addicted to playing […]