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Master the art of cooking for one or two with Illinois Extension

An older couple chopping vegetables in a brightly lit kitchen.

HOOPESTON, Ill — Are you tired of endless leftovers or scaling down large recipes? Ditch the dreaded leftovers and master the art of cooking for one or two with Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Program Coordinator Vanessa Jones at the Hoopeston Public Library, 110 N Fourth St., Hoopeston, IL 60942, on October 17 from 1-2 p.m.

Discover how to perfectly adjust recipes to serve just one or two and learn practical skills to create delicious, healthy meals tailored just for you. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or a partner, you’ll leave with easy-to-follow strategies that make meal prep more enjoyable.

“Many people struggle with downsizing recipes, which often leads to food waste or eating the same leftovers for days,” says Jones. “This program is designed to empower participants with practical techniques to create balanced meals without the hassle of unwanted leftovers.”

Space is limited, so be sure to register at go.illinois.edu/CookingForTwoHoop by October 16 to reserve your spot. If you have questions or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Vanessa at vjjones@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.

For more information on upcoming classes and resources, visit the Illinois Extension website at go.illinois.edu/CFIV or call us at 217-333-7672. To learn more about Illinois Extension’s Nutrition and Wellness program, please visit our website at go.illinois.edu/CFIV-Nutrition or contact Vanessa. You can also subscribe to our newsletter at go.illinois.edu/NWNewsletter.

About Extension

University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.