Cooking from scratch: Improve nutrition and elevate flavor
Most of us have a love for great tasting food. We can get tasty foods through a variety of ways: fast food and restaurant fare, convenience foods at...
Slow cookers, commonly known by one of the brand names Crock-pot®, are a popular kitchen appliance used to make a variety of soups, stews, desserts,...
Eggs: From Farm to Fork | Healthy Cooking at Home
Curious about what it takes for an egg to make it from the farm to your kitchen table?
Have you ever wondered about the difference between free-range and free-roaming eggs? If so, then we have the class for you!
Years ago, shopping for eggs was much more straightforward. The...
Making Homemade Meals in the Microwave
More and more people are dining out less because it is a healthier option and allows you to stretch your food dollars. If you are spending more time in the kitchen and are looking for quick and easy ways to prepare meals but do not have much time to cook, consider microwave cooking. Microwave...
Discover Culinary Delights with Cooking Classes at Local Libraries
Thomson Library and Mt. Carroll Library are delighted to present a delectable series of cooking classes hosted by Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro from Carroll County Master Gardeners. Embrace the joys of Cooking with Vegetables and unlock the secrets of creating savory dishes with Spinach and...
Mobile teaching kitchen brings healthy recipes to the community
CARBONDALE, Ill. – More than half of Illinois adults have a known chronic health condition, with many facing inequities that make improving their health more challenging. Extension and community partners are meeting community members where they are through the Healthier Choices Made Easy mobile...