June 13, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Green beans are a staple when it comes to Sunday meals. Old-timers called them string beans. However, today’s varieties have had most of the string bred out of them. They’re also called snap beans because of their sound when you break them in two. Whatever type you […]
June 6, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP In South Carolina, where water is everywhere, fishing is a significant summer activity. We have lakes, streams, rivers, oceans, and canals, and they are filled with a variety of fish and seafood. These fish and seafood come in all sorts of sizes and shapes, but they all […]
May 31, 2022
Cross-contamination, a common food safety term, occurs when harmful pathogens are transferred from one food to another during food preparation and cooking. Cross-contamination can be particularly damaging when foodborne pathogens are transmitted to food that will not be cooked before it is served. A classic example is when a cutting board that has been used […]
May 26, 2022
Rob Last, Horticultural Agent – Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, and Hampton Calling all cucurbit growers in South Carolina. Downy Mildew has been confirmed in South Carolina this week. For more information, please use the QR Code. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, […]
May 23, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP It’s photo time. Smile and Say, “Cheese!” Well, why wouldn’t you smile at the thought of cheese? About everybody likes some cheese, which is good because cheese is one of those great dairy products which give you the calcium your body needs. You don’t think about nutrition […]
May 16, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP There are countless types of cookware. The applications and food safety considerations for everyday cookware are described below. Knowing these qualities will help you make ideal choices for your cooking purposes. Pottery: Pottery is one of the oldest cooking vessels known to man, but not all pottery […]
May 9, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Most Americans overeat salt. A pinch of salt here and a dash of salt there can quickly add up to unhealthy levels of sodium in the diet. Choosing foods that are lower in salt and sodium is a key to healthy eating. Salt is sodium chloride. Table […]
May 2, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Ready-to-eat cereal is one of the most popular breakfast choices in the United States. According to Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Kids, Americans eat enough cereal every year to stretch a chain of empty boxes to the moon and back. Cereal is a quick, easy, nutritious way to […]
April 25, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent -EFNEP Spring has arrived and is the start of South Carolina’s fresh produce season. There is no need to cook with frozen broccoli and strawberries; it will soon be perfect. Cooking and eating freshly harvested foods is, without a doubt, the most flavorful and healthy way to eat. However, […]
April 18, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Are you looking for ways to stretch your food dollars and have more money to pay other expenses? You can save money at the grocery store during these challenging economic times by planning and following some simple guidelines. Make a Menu Plan for the Week: When your […]
