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Celebrating Hot Chocolate Day
Hot Chocolate Day is January 31, inviting us to appreciate the plants and traditions that make this beverage possible. While hot chocolate feels like...
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Nuts need food safety too
What are your favorite nuts and seeds? Maybe pecans or walnuts? Sunflower or pumpkin seeds? Fortunately, no matter your favorites, nuts are a...
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The many faces of water
Water is pretty straightforward. That is until you realize that you can not only drink tap water, filtered water, spring water or natural mineral...
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It ain't easy being cheesy
Who doesn't love cheese? Grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, baked lasagna with ooey gooey cheese melted all over it are common cheesy...
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Get Caffeinated and Educated at Hoopeston Public Library
HOOPESTON, Ill – Interested in developing positive brain-healthy habits and learning about proper medication storage and disposal, all while sipping a cup of coffee? Then get caffeinated and educated in this latest series from Illinois Extension!Join Illinois Extension and OMNI 4 All...
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The Foods and Flavors of the Mediterranean Diet
UTICA, Ill. - The Mediterranean diet is recognized as the best overall diet for incorporating a variety of nutrient-rich foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and nuts. It emphasizes limiting processed foods and added sugars to promote better overall health....
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Let it Dough, Make and Take Bread Workshop
OGLESBY, Ill. - Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman and learn the art of breadmaking. Proof the yeast, mix the dough, knead, let rise, and bake till done in our annual bread workshop. Participants will learn to make and bake a classic coffee cake and a lower-...
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Melissa Schumacher

Family and Consumer Sciences Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate
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