USU Extension - Cache County

Join us from the comfort of your own kitchen as we make delicious and diabetes appropriate meals together. Each week in this series we will discuss specific topics about diabetes to help you better manage your symptoms. Sign up at: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/50874

Diabetes Plate Method - October 8th at 12:00pm
Together we will make a delicious and nutritious Coconut Chicken Curry.

Carbohydrates - October 15th at 12:00pm
Load up on flavor as we make a beef and bean tostadas.

Protein & Glucose Control - October 22nd at 12:00pm
Explore new recipes with our white chicken chili.

Fiber, Healthy Fats, and Snacks - October 29th at 12:00pm
We will make yummy peanut butter yogurt dip.

Whether you’re a long-time canner or a first-time food preserver, it’s important to stay up to date on best canning practices. There is always something new, and possibly safer, to learn and apply to your own kitchen/canning laboratory.

But before you get started, be aware that there is not room for creativity in canning. Food preservation is a science- and research-based practice. Few things are more discouraging than putting time, money, and effort into growing, harvesting, and preserving food, only to have it spoil or cause illness. In addition, deviating from a tested recipe can alter the storability and flavor of your food.

Once your food is processed, then you can get creative. For example, make tomato sauce as the tested recipe states, store it properly, and then when you open it, season it to your desired taste to make a marinara sauce, enchilada sauce, or tomato soup.

As always, the USU Extension Food Preservation website has free, tested recipes, how-to guides, and best practices.

Our local expert, JayDee Gunnell, gives us some insight in to the inevitable frost and how it will impact our gardens. Luckily, Mother Nature gives a warning. We typically experience a light frost before a heavy frost. ❄

Happy First Day of Fall! Make the most of the season by getting out and enjoying the beauty this time of year. 🍎🍂🌽

We had the pleasure of having USU President Brad Mortensen, VP Jessica Oyler, and Extension VP Justen Smith visit our office today! There was some friendly competition during the drone flying demonstration.

Here to bust the myths around canning! Do it safely and correctly and you can enjoy the fruits of your labor all year long!