August 8, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Most schools welcome students back to the classroom during August. That means a change in routine and eating patterns for most children. Many children eat in school cafeterias. Some buy lunch, while others bring lunch from home. Either option offers a chance for children to refuel and […]
August 1, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Microwave ovens can cook unevenly and leave “cold spots” where harmful bacteria can survive. For this reason, it is essential to use the following safe microwaving tips to prevent foodborne illness when cooking or reheating meat. Debone large pieces of meat. Bone can shield the core from […]
July 25, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Ice cream has come a long way since Emperor Nero sent enslaved people to the mountains to retrieve ice and snow, which was brought back to Rome, where it was mixed with nectar, fruit pulp, and honey. Historians say that Marco Polo brought back to Europe from […]
July 25, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated when outdoor temperatures and humidity are extremely high. Dehydration is a health risk, especially for young children and the elderly. To avoid dehydration and keep your body working, usually during the summer months, replace water lost through sweating, breathing, urination, […]
July 18, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Are you looking for ways to preserve the yellow or zucchini squash that grows so abundantly in summer gardens in South Carolina? The best options are to either freeze or pickle summer squash. The USDA has withdrawn recommendations for canning summer squash, including zucchini, that appeared in […]
July 7, 2022
Shannon B. Herndon, 4-H County Extension Agent The Clemson Alumni Association distributes Tigertown Bound Yard signs to incoming first-year students before high school graduation ceremonies occur. The signs’ distribution locations are in metropolitan areas of South Carolina. Students in rural communities like Bamberg and Barnwell Counties find it challenging to receive a yard sign. Clemson […]
July 5, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Vacation season is upon us. Many families take food with them for picnics and keep little stomachs (and mouths) full while driving in the car. But improperly stored food could result in an unwanted vacation souvenir – food-borne illness. Packing and storing food with food safety in […]
June 30, 2022
Rebecca H. Davis, Area Water Resources Agent Summer brings thoughts of vacation, hot days, and afternoon thunderstorms! During storms, the first concern is getting inside to keep dry. However, it is important to keep in mind that electrical storms can cause power surges which can damage equipment and cause personal injury and death by electrocution […]
June 30, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, Senior Agent – EFNEP Situation – Many children and adolescents in the United States are obese. According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, policy and school curriculum changes that make it easier for children and adolescents to eat healthily and be physically active can help reduce obesity. The Expanded Food and […]
June 23, 2022
Rob Last, Horticulture Agent – Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, and Hampton As we progress through the summer heat, as gardeners, we are beginning to turn our attention to growing fall vegetable crops. A common question this year, given increasing food costs, is what and how do I grow fall vegetables. Factors to Consider: Who is going […]
