July 6, 2022
Jevencia Hill, Nutrition Educator – Allendale and Hampton County Hampton County’s EFNEP has been on the stage in both Hampton and Allendale communities. One of our most impactful programming opportunities for this summer was with First Baptist Church which hosted the 2022 Camp Impact sessions for six weeks. Summer 2022 is the second year that […]
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
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 20, 2022
Christine J. Patrick, County Extension Agent – EFNEP Summertime is in full swing, meaning the grocery store is colorful with fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce is at the most vibrant and tasty, providing the perfect opportunity to get kids to eat it. However, this task may be easier said than done. Often children have an […]
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 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 […]
