Franklin County 101 Lakeview Court Frankfort KY 40601-8750 (502) 695-9035 franklincaukyedu

Ways to remain motivated to stay active Source Natalie Jones extension specialist for family health

You may have a goal of becoming more active this year but you might be finding it difficult to stay motivated You are not alone According to a study by the University of Southern Californiarsquos Center for a Digital Future 32 of Americans say they are exercising less than before the pandemic

Incorporating physical activity into your day has a ton of benefits including aiding in weight loss boosting your immune system relieving stress and helping to lower your blood pressure The goal is to get 150 minutes of physical activity each week

While it can be hard to get and stay motivated here are some tips to help you meet your physical activity goals

Make a plan Figure out when you can incorporate physical activity into your week The 150 minutes of weekly recommended physical activity can be broken down into 30 minutes over five days or even smaller increments throughout the day The important thing is to move even if it is for 10 minutes at a time If you are not sure how to fit physical activity into your schedule log how you spend your time each day so you can see where exercise might fit in Once you have an exercise schedule develop a backup plan to help you catch up in case you cannot exercise at your regular time Activities such as walking or climbing stairs require no equipment and can be done indoors if the weather is not cooperating

Find something you enjoy doing Research has shown that people who enjoy their physical activity have a better chance of sticking with it Also to have an effect your activity does not have to be difficult It could be as simple as walking around your neighborhood or dancing to music each day

Find ways to make it social Prior to the coronavirus some people found it helpful to have an exercise partner or join a gym class for motivation While we now must be socially distant we can still share in the social aspects of physical activity You can call your former workout buddy while you are doing the activity that you used to do together or you can find a virtual exercise class Many gyms are conducting former in-person classes on Zoom You can make it a family activity by encouraging your family to be active with you

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES February 2021

2

From your FC Homemaker President Denise Boebinger

I hope everyone is staying warm and healthy on these frigid days The vaccine is right around the corner If you have not been able to sign up for one you can go to the website httpsgovstatusegovcomkentucky-vaccine-survey to get information of

what tier you are eligible to receive the vaccine

Our Holiday Online Auction was a huge success We had 37 items donated We raised $378 with proceeds from the auction and donations made Donations of $75 were made to the Food Pantry Franklin County Fire Dept Toy Drive Coats for Kids the Womenrsquos Shelter and the Sunshine Center Hopefully we will be back to doing the Childrenrsquos Holiday Store this year

Franklin County ldquohostedrdquo the November Area Council Meeting on Zoom It was my first time joining this great group of ladies I hope to pick their brains for more ideas for our county Be sure to read through the newsletter for information on Big Blue Book Club Craft Camp was also discussed in the meeting The dates are June 18-19

th at the Boyle County Extension

Office If you have never been to craft camp I urge you to think about going There will not be overnight accommodations this year We always have a great time and I love meeting the ladies from other counties Be sure to watch for more information soon

My challenge to you this month is to write a ldquostorytidbitpoemrdquo for the statersquos inspiration book This yearrsquos book seems to have a submission from the same county for every month Irsquom sure this is due to no one submitting items I know we have members who are very inspirational and poetic Send me your thoughts and Irsquoll get them submitted to the appropriate person

I hope this year puts us on the road back to normal but until then mask up and keep socially distancing Enjoy every moment that life gives you and donrsquot worry about the things you cannot control

From the Desk of

Tamera A Magee

Greetings to you all

We have a lot of opportunities for you to participate in this

month We are piloting our Kick Kentucky Cancer series and Mastering Food Choices In addition do not forget to register for the February Leader lesson about Sensational Salads and the Big Blue Book Club2 Flipping a Switch Your Guide to Happiness and Financial Security in Later Life by Barbara ONeill PhD CFP February is also National American Heart Month I know it can be a challenge however letrsquos do everything we can to promote good heart health

Irsquove enjoyed reading club spotlights Homemaker membership has been an invaluable social and educational experience You have done so much in the community over the years Please keep sharing and know that your efforts are always appreciated

2

From your FC Homemaker President Denise Boebinger

I hope everyone is staying warm and healthy on these frigid days The vaccine is right around the corner If you have not been able to sign up for one you can go to the website httpsgovstatusegovcomkentucky-vaccine-survey to get information of

what tier you are eligible to receive the vaccine

Our Holiday Online Auction was a huge success We had 37 items donated We raised $378 with proceeds from the auction and donations made Donations of $75 were made to the Food Pantry Franklin County Fire Dept Toy Drive Coats for Kids the Womenrsquos Shelter and the Sunshine Center Hopefully we will be back to doing the Childrenrsquos Holiday Store this year

Franklin County ldquohostedrdquo the November Area Council Meeting on Zoom It was my first time joining this great group of ladies I hope to pick their brains for more ideas for our county Be sure to read through the newsletter for information on Big Blue Book Club Craft Camp was also discussed in the meeting The dates are June 18-19

th at the Boyle County Extension

Office If you have never been to craft camp I urge you to think about going There will not be overnight accommodations this year We always have a great time and I love meeting the ladies from other counties Be sure to watch for more information soon

My challenge to you this month is to write a ldquostorytidbitpoemrdquo for the statersquos inspiration book This yearrsquos book seems to have a submission from the same county for every month Irsquom sure this is due to no one submitting items I know we have members who are very inspirational and poetic Send me your thoughts and Irsquoll get them submitted to the appropriate person

I hope this year puts us on the road back to normal but until then mask up and keep socially distancing Enjoy every moment that life gives you and donrsquot worry about the things you cannot control

From the Desk of

Tamera A Magee

Greetings to you all

We have a lot of opportunities for you to participate in this

month We are piloting our Kick Kentucky Cancer series and Mastering Food Choices In addition do not forget to register for the February Leader lesson about Sensational Salads and the Big Blue Book Club2 Flipping a Switch Your Guide to Happiness and Financial Security in Later Life by Barbara ONeill PhD CFP February is also National American Heart Month I know it can be a challenge however letrsquos do everything we can to promote good heart health

Irsquove enjoyed reading club spotlights Homemaker membership has been an invaluable social and educational experience You have done so much in the community over the years Please keep sharing and know that your efforts are always appreciated

3

4

5

6

Making our mental health a

priority during the pandemic

Source Dr Kerri Ashurst Senior Extension

Specialist for Family and Relationship

Development

During this period of national health crisis it is

critical to prioritize your mental health can be

helpful to learn more about what mental health

means We can also be helpful to others when

we can recognize some of the warning signs

around mental health issues Mental health

refers to your emotional and psychological well-

being Many factors in your life influence your

mental health These factors can include your

family history your biology and events that

have happened in your life

The pandemic has been very hard for many

people You or someone you know might be

struggling You are not alone There are

supports services and treatment options that

can help Changes in behavior or mood might

be the early warning signs of a mental health

condition You should never ignore these

changes It is not always easy to tell the

difference between expected behaviors and the

signs of a mental health concern Unlike

diabetes or cancer there is no medical test that

can accurately diagnose a mental illness Some

stress that many people might be feeling during

this pandemic include the following

Fear and worry about your own health and

the health of loved ones

Changes in sleep or eating patterns

Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

Worsening of chronic health problems

Worsening of mental health conditions

Increased use of alcohol tobacco or other

drugs

If a person has any of these warning signs it

does not necessarily mean they have a mental

health concern It does mean they could be at

increased risk though It is very important to

take any of these stresses seriously There are

many ways we can help to make mental health

a priority Here are a few ideas

Talk about mental health issues This helps

to increase awareness Talking about mental

health also helps people to better

understand that mental health concerns

cannot be ignored This cause is a priority

for millions of Americans especially during

and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

We can advocate for better legislation and

policies regarding mental health that can

improve lives There are many needs that

are unmet There is a lack of funding staff

and a lack of programs and resources in

many areas As a result treatment and

recovery might seem out of reach for many

people who are in need of help

If you think someone might be suicidal ask

them about it Talking about suicide with

someone will not increase the likelihood that

they will attempt suicide In fact helping a

person talk about it can help reduce the risk

of a suicide attempt

We can use social media to reduce stigma

and help people get needed support You

can use Facebook Twitter Instagram and

more to share facts and understanding

Social media can also be a great way to

spread kindness and encourage people to

seek needed supports The National Alliance

on Mental Illness even uses creative

hashtags such as CureStigma to help

spread awareness and hope

The things we are all experiencing right now in

the midst of this pandemic are overwhelming

They may be affecting us more than we even

realize It is OK to talk openly about mental

health It is OK to educate yourself and others

It is OK share our stories

Reference

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(2020) Get the Facts about Coronavirus

Retrieved August 2020 from https

wwwcdcgovcoronavirus2019-nCoV

indexhtml

7

8

Kitchen timesavers will make cooking easier

Source Dr Sandra Bastin RDN LDN Extension Professor Food and Nutrition Specialist

Organizing your kitchen can save time and make less work for you Taking the stress out of cooking allows you more time to spend with your family while enjoying the process of cooking Organizing your kitchen includes your equipment small appliances packaging supplies and food Cooking takes time planning and a little practice Help keep your meals a simple rather than a stressful activity

bull Place equipment close to where yoursquoll actually use it

bull Use time-saving appliances such as a microwave blender or food processor

bull Before you start cooking get out everything you need Then do all the chopping so it will be easier to follow the recipe steps

bull Clean as you go Itrsquoll make after-dinner cleanup a piece of cake and prevent dirty dishes left in the sink

bull Have your garbage can ready

bull Learn how to slice and dice If you practice yoursquoll be able to slice and dice food quickly safely and into the same size for even cooking

bull Learn what a tablespoon of oil looks like in the pan and what a teaspoon of salt looks like Do you really need to measure the cup of chopped peppers or can you estimate Unless yoursquore baking and need precision recipe amounts are often just estimates especially if you like more carrots than mushrooms

bull Cook more than one food item at a time or double your recipe Having an extra meal waiting in the freezer will make life easier on a really hard day

bull Serve one-dish meals such as a casserole several times a week Most covered casseroles can be refrigerated up to 1 to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months after being cooked Be sure to use reusable containers or freeze-and-bake containers

bull Serve simple yet hearty meals such as a

meat and vegetable main dish with a salad or a hearty stew with bread and a salad

bull Stretch a meal by adding vegetables pasta or rice to ground beef chopped meat fish or hard-cooked eggs

bull Substitute canned tuna for crab shrimp or lobster in mixed dishes

bull Reuse leftover vegetables pasta rice and meat for casseroles and soups but follow food safety guidelines when reheating or storing

bull Get the family involved with preparing and serving the meals by sharing the responsibilities

Reference

USDA MyPlate Kitchen Timesavers

httpswwwchoosemyplategoveathealthybudgetbudget-time-savers

Sensational Salads

February 23 2021 at 1 PM

Salads have been a mainstay in menu

planning for years as they add color texture

and freshness to a meal Salads are a great way

to incorporate a variety of vegetables into the

diet and may act as a vehicle for other healthy

foods Many creative salads have been

introduced recently moving salads into

something more than a side dish or first

course Join us for a lesson all about salads

Register online at httpbitly3asZpkR

or call the Franklin County Cooperative

Extension office at (502) 695-9035

4

5

6

Making our mental health a

priority during the pandemic

Source Dr Kerri Ashurst Senior Extension

Specialist for Family and Relationship

Development

During this period of national health crisis it is

critical to prioritize your mental health can be

helpful to learn more about what mental health

means We can also be helpful to others when

we can recognize some of the warning signs

around mental health issues Mental health

refers to your emotional and psychological well-

being Many factors in your life influence your

mental health These factors can include your

family history your biology and events that

have happened in your life

The pandemic has been very hard for many

people You or someone you know might be

struggling You are not alone There are

supports services and treatment options that

can help Changes in behavior or mood might

be the early warning signs of a mental health

condition You should never ignore these

changes It is not always easy to tell the

difference between expected behaviors and the

signs of a mental health concern Unlike

diabetes or cancer there is no medical test that

can accurately diagnose a mental illness Some

stress that many people might be feeling during

this pandemic include the following

Fear and worry about your own health and

the health of loved ones

Changes in sleep or eating patterns

Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

Worsening of chronic health problems

Worsening of mental health conditions

Increased use of alcohol tobacco or other

drugs

If a person has any of these warning signs it

does not necessarily mean they have a mental

health concern It does mean they could be at

increased risk though It is very important to

take any of these stresses seriously There are

many ways we can help to make mental health

a priority Here are a few ideas

Talk about mental health issues This helps

to increase awareness Talking about mental

health also helps people to better

understand that mental health concerns

cannot be ignored This cause is a priority

for millions of Americans especially during

and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

We can advocate for better legislation and

policies regarding mental health that can

improve lives There are many needs that

are unmet There is a lack of funding staff

and a lack of programs and resources in

many areas As a result treatment and

recovery might seem out of reach for many

people who are in need of help

If you think someone might be suicidal ask

them about it Talking about suicide with

someone will not increase the likelihood that

they will attempt suicide In fact helping a

person talk about it can help reduce the risk

of a suicide attempt

We can use social media to reduce stigma

and help people get needed support You

can use Facebook Twitter Instagram and

more to share facts and understanding

Social media can also be a great way to

spread kindness and encourage people to

seek needed supports The National Alliance

on Mental Illness even uses creative

hashtags such as CureStigma to help

spread awareness and hope

The things we are all experiencing right now in

the midst of this pandemic are overwhelming

They may be affecting us more than we even

realize It is OK to talk openly about mental

health It is OK to educate yourself and others

It is OK share our stories

Reference

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(2020) Get the Facts about Coronavirus

Retrieved August 2020 from https

wwwcdcgovcoronavirus2019-nCoV

indexhtml

7

8

Kitchen timesavers will make cooking easier

Source Dr Sandra Bastin RDN LDN Extension Professor Food and Nutrition Specialist

Organizing your kitchen can save time and make less work for you Taking the stress out of cooking allows you more time to spend with your family while enjoying the process of cooking Organizing your kitchen includes your equipment small appliances packaging supplies and food Cooking takes time planning and a little practice Help keep your meals a simple rather than a stressful activity

bull Place equipment close to where yoursquoll actually use it

bull Use time-saving appliances such as a microwave blender or food processor

bull Before you start cooking get out everything you need Then do all the chopping so it will be easier to follow the recipe steps

bull Clean as you go Itrsquoll make after-dinner cleanup a piece of cake and prevent dirty dishes left in the sink

bull Have your garbage can ready

bull Learn how to slice and dice If you practice yoursquoll be able to slice and dice food quickly safely and into the same size for even cooking

bull Learn what a tablespoon of oil looks like in the pan and what a teaspoon of salt looks like Do you really need to measure the cup of chopped peppers or can you estimate Unless yoursquore baking and need precision recipe amounts are often just estimates especially if you like more carrots than mushrooms

bull Cook more than one food item at a time or double your recipe Having an extra meal waiting in the freezer will make life easier on a really hard day

bull Serve one-dish meals such as a casserole several times a week Most covered casseroles can be refrigerated up to 1 to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months after being cooked Be sure to use reusable containers or freeze-and-bake containers

bull Serve simple yet hearty meals such as a

meat and vegetable main dish with a salad or a hearty stew with bread and a salad

bull Stretch a meal by adding vegetables pasta or rice to ground beef chopped meat fish or hard-cooked eggs

bull Substitute canned tuna for crab shrimp or lobster in mixed dishes

bull Reuse leftover vegetables pasta rice and meat for casseroles and soups but follow food safety guidelines when reheating or storing

bull Get the family involved with preparing and serving the meals by sharing the responsibilities

Reference

USDA MyPlate Kitchen Timesavers

httpswwwchoosemyplategoveathealthybudgetbudget-time-savers

Sensational Salads

February 23 2021 at 1 PM

Salads have been a mainstay in menu

planning for years as they add color texture

and freshness to a meal Salads are a great way

to incorporate a variety of vegetables into the

diet and may act as a vehicle for other healthy

foods Many creative salads have been

introduced recently moving salads into

something more than a side dish or first

course Join us for a lesson all about salads

Register online at httpbitly3asZpkR

or call the Franklin County Cooperative

Extension office at (502) 695-9035

5

6

Making our mental health a

priority during the pandemic

Source Dr Kerri Ashurst Senior Extension

Specialist for Family and Relationship

Development

During this period of national health crisis it is

critical to prioritize your mental health can be

helpful to learn more about what mental health

means We can also be helpful to others when

we can recognize some of the warning signs

around mental health issues Mental health

refers to your emotional and psychological well-

being Many factors in your life influence your

mental health These factors can include your

family history your biology and events that

have happened in your life

The pandemic has been very hard for many

people You or someone you know might be

struggling You are not alone There are

supports services and treatment options that

can help Changes in behavior or mood might

be the early warning signs of a mental health

condition You should never ignore these

changes It is not always easy to tell the

difference between expected behaviors and the

signs of a mental health concern Unlike

diabetes or cancer there is no medical test that

can accurately diagnose a mental illness Some

stress that many people might be feeling during

this pandemic include the following

Fear and worry about your own health and

the health of loved ones

Changes in sleep or eating patterns

Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

Worsening of chronic health problems

Worsening of mental health conditions

Increased use of alcohol tobacco or other

drugs

If a person has any of these warning signs it

does not necessarily mean they have a mental

health concern It does mean they could be at

increased risk though It is very important to

take any of these stresses seriously There are

many ways we can help to make mental health

a priority Here are a few ideas

Talk about mental health issues This helps

to increase awareness Talking about mental

health also helps people to better

understand that mental health concerns

cannot be ignored This cause is a priority

for millions of Americans especially during

and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

We can advocate for better legislation and

policies regarding mental health that can

improve lives There are many needs that

are unmet There is a lack of funding staff

and a lack of programs and resources in

many areas As a result treatment and

recovery might seem out of reach for many

people who are in need of help

If you think someone might be suicidal ask

them about it Talking about suicide with

someone will not increase the likelihood that

they will attempt suicide In fact helping a

person talk about it can help reduce the risk

of a suicide attempt

We can use social media to reduce stigma

and help people get needed support You

can use Facebook Twitter Instagram and

more to share facts and understanding

Social media can also be a great way to

spread kindness and encourage people to

seek needed supports The National Alliance

on Mental Illness even uses creative

hashtags such as CureStigma to help

spread awareness and hope

The things we are all experiencing right now in

the midst of this pandemic are overwhelming

They may be affecting us more than we even

realize It is OK to talk openly about mental

health It is OK to educate yourself and others

It is OK share our stories

Reference

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(2020) Get the Facts about Coronavirus

Retrieved August 2020 from https

wwwcdcgovcoronavirus2019-nCoV

indexhtml

7

8

Kitchen timesavers will make cooking easier

Source Dr Sandra Bastin RDN LDN Extension Professor Food and Nutrition Specialist

Organizing your kitchen can save time and make less work for you Taking the stress out of cooking allows you more time to spend with your family while enjoying the process of cooking Organizing your kitchen includes your equipment small appliances packaging supplies and food Cooking takes time planning and a little practice Help keep your meals a simple rather than a stressful activity

bull Place equipment close to where yoursquoll actually use it

bull Use time-saving appliances such as a microwave blender or food processor

bull Before you start cooking get out everything you need Then do all the chopping so it will be easier to follow the recipe steps

bull Clean as you go Itrsquoll make after-dinner cleanup a piece of cake and prevent dirty dishes left in the sink

bull Have your garbage can ready

bull Learn how to slice and dice If you practice yoursquoll be able to slice and dice food quickly safely and into the same size for even cooking

bull Learn what a tablespoon of oil looks like in the pan and what a teaspoon of salt looks like Do you really need to measure the cup of chopped peppers or can you estimate Unless yoursquore baking and need precision recipe amounts are often just estimates especially if you like more carrots than mushrooms

bull Cook more than one food item at a time or double your recipe Having an extra meal waiting in the freezer will make life easier on a really hard day

bull Serve one-dish meals such as a casserole several times a week Most covered casseroles can be refrigerated up to 1 to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months after being cooked Be sure to use reusable containers or freeze-and-bake containers

bull Serve simple yet hearty meals such as a

meat and vegetable main dish with a salad or a hearty stew with bread and a salad

bull Stretch a meal by adding vegetables pasta or rice to ground beef chopped meat fish or hard-cooked eggs

bull Substitute canned tuna for crab shrimp or lobster in mixed dishes

bull Reuse leftover vegetables pasta rice and meat for casseroles and soups but follow food safety guidelines when reheating or storing

bull Get the family involved with preparing and serving the meals by sharing the responsibilities

Reference

USDA MyPlate Kitchen Timesavers

httpswwwchoosemyplategoveathealthybudgetbudget-time-savers

Sensational Salads

February 23 2021 at 1 PM

Salads have been a mainstay in menu

planning for years as they add color texture

and freshness to a meal Salads are a great way

to incorporate a variety of vegetables into the

diet and may act as a vehicle for other healthy

foods Many creative salads have been

introduced recently moving salads into

something more than a side dish or first

course Join us for a lesson all about salads

Register online at httpbitly3asZpkR

or call the Franklin County Cooperative

Extension office at (502) 695-9035

6

Making our mental health a

priority during the pandemic

Source Dr Kerri Ashurst Senior Extension

Specialist for Family and Relationship

Development

During this period of national health crisis it is

critical to prioritize your mental health can be

helpful to learn more about what mental health

means We can also be helpful to others when

we can recognize some of the warning signs

around mental health issues Mental health

refers to your emotional and psychological well-

being Many factors in your life influence your

mental health These factors can include your

family history your biology and events that

have happened in your life

The pandemic has been very hard for many

people You or someone you know might be

struggling You are not alone There are

supports services and treatment options that

can help Changes in behavior or mood might

be the early warning signs of a mental health

condition You should never ignore these

changes It is not always easy to tell the

difference between expected behaviors and the

signs of a mental health concern Unlike

diabetes or cancer there is no medical test that

can accurately diagnose a mental illness Some

stress that many people might be feeling during

this pandemic include the following

Fear and worry about your own health and

the health of loved ones

Changes in sleep or eating patterns

Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

Worsening of chronic health problems

Worsening of mental health conditions

Increased use of alcohol tobacco or other

drugs

If a person has any of these warning signs it

does not necessarily mean they have a mental

health concern It does mean they could be at

increased risk though It is very important to

take any of these stresses seriously There are

many ways we can help to make mental health

a priority Here are a few ideas

Talk about mental health issues This helps

to increase awareness Talking about mental

health also helps people to better

understand that mental health concerns

cannot be ignored This cause is a priority

for millions of Americans especially during

and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

We can advocate for better legislation and

policies regarding mental health that can

improve lives There are many needs that

are unmet There is a lack of funding staff

and a lack of programs and resources in

many areas As a result treatment and

recovery might seem out of reach for many

people who are in need of help

If you think someone might be suicidal ask

them about it Talking about suicide with

someone will not increase the likelihood that

they will attempt suicide In fact helping a

person talk about it can help reduce the risk

of a suicide attempt

We can use social media to reduce stigma

and help people get needed support You

can use Facebook Twitter Instagram and

more to share facts and understanding

Social media can also be a great way to

spread kindness and encourage people to

seek needed supports The National Alliance

on Mental Illness even uses creative

hashtags such as CureStigma to help

spread awareness and hope

The things we are all experiencing right now in

the midst of this pandemic are overwhelming

They may be affecting us more than we even

realize It is OK to talk openly about mental

health It is OK to educate yourself and others

It is OK share our stories

Reference

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(2020) Get the Facts about Coronavirus

Retrieved August 2020 from https

wwwcdcgovcoronavirus2019-nCoV

indexhtml

7

8

Kitchen timesavers will make cooking easier

Source Dr Sandra Bastin RDN LDN Extension Professor Food and Nutrition Specialist

Organizing your kitchen can save time and make less work for you Taking the stress out of cooking allows you more time to spend with your family while enjoying the process of cooking Organizing your kitchen includes your equipment small appliances packaging supplies and food Cooking takes time planning and a little practice Help keep your meals a simple rather than a stressful activity

bull Place equipment close to where yoursquoll actually use it

bull Use time-saving appliances such as a microwave blender or food processor

bull Before you start cooking get out everything you need Then do all the chopping so it will be easier to follow the recipe steps

bull Clean as you go Itrsquoll make after-dinner cleanup a piece of cake and prevent dirty dishes left in the sink

bull Have your garbage can ready

bull Learn how to slice and dice If you practice yoursquoll be able to slice and dice food quickly safely and into the same size for even cooking

bull Learn what a tablespoon of oil looks like in the pan and what a teaspoon of salt looks like Do you really need to measure the cup of chopped peppers or can you estimate Unless yoursquore baking and need precision recipe amounts are often just estimates especially if you like more carrots than mushrooms

bull Cook more than one food item at a time or double your recipe Having an extra meal waiting in the freezer will make life easier on a really hard day

bull Serve one-dish meals such as a casserole several times a week Most covered casseroles can be refrigerated up to 1 to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months after being cooked Be sure to use reusable containers or freeze-and-bake containers

bull Serve simple yet hearty meals such as a

meat and vegetable main dish with a salad or a hearty stew with bread and a salad

bull Stretch a meal by adding vegetables pasta or rice to ground beef chopped meat fish or hard-cooked eggs

bull Substitute canned tuna for crab shrimp or lobster in mixed dishes

bull Reuse leftover vegetables pasta rice and meat for casseroles and soups but follow food safety guidelines when reheating or storing

bull Get the family involved with preparing and serving the meals by sharing the responsibilities

Reference

USDA MyPlate Kitchen Timesavers

httpswwwchoosemyplategoveathealthybudgetbudget-time-savers

Sensational Salads

February 23 2021 at 1 PM

Salads have been a mainstay in menu

planning for years as they add color texture

and freshness to a meal Salads are a great way

to incorporate a variety of vegetables into the

diet and may act as a vehicle for other healthy

foods Many creative salads have been

introduced recently moving salads into

something more than a side dish or first

course Join us for a lesson all about salads

Register online at httpbitly3asZpkR

or call the Franklin County Cooperative

Extension office at (502) 695-9035

7

8

Kitchen timesavers will make cooking easier

Source Dr Sandra Bastin RDN LDN Extension Professor Food and Nutrition Specialist

Organizing your kitchen can save time and make less work for you Taking the stress out of cooking allows you more time to spend with your family while enjoying the process of cooking Organizing your kitchen includes your equipment small appliances packaging supplies and food Cooking takes time planning and a little practice Help keep your meals a simple rather than a stressful activity

bull Place equipment close to where yoursquoll actually use it

bull Use time-saving appliances such as a microwave blender or food processor

bull Before you start cooking get out everything you need Then do all the chopping so it will be easier to follow the recipe steps

bull Clean as you go Itrsquoll make after-dinner cleanup a piece of cake and prevent dirty dishes left in the sink

bull Have your garbage can ready

bull Learn how to slice and dice If you practice yoursquoll be able to slice and dice food quickly safely and into the same size for even cooking

bull Learn what a tablespoon of oil looks like in the pan and what a teaspoon of salt looks like Do you really need to measure the cup of chopped peppers or can you estimate Unless yoursquore baking and need precision recipe amounts are often just estimates especially if you like more carrots than mushrooms

bull Cook more than one food item at a time or double your recipe Having an extra meal waiting in the freezer will make life easier on a really hard day

bull Serve one-dish meals such as a casserole several times a week Most covered casseroles can be refrigerated up to 1 to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months after being cooked Be sure to use reusable containers or freeze-and-bake containers

bull Serve simple yet hearty meals such as a

meat and vegetable main dish with a salad or a hearty stew with bread and a salad

bull Stretch a meal by adding vegetables pasta or rice to ground beef chopped meat fish or hard-cooked eggs

bull Substitute canned tuna for crab shrimp or lobster in mixed dishes

bull Reuse leftover vegetables pasta rice and meat for casseroles and soups but follow food safety guidelines when reheating or storing

bull Get the family involved with preparing and serving the meals by sharing the responsibilities

Reference

USDA MyPlate Kitchen Timesavers

httpswwwchoosemyplategoveathealthybudgetbudget-time-savers

Sensational Salads

February 23 2021 at 1 PM

Salads have been a mainstay in menu

planning for years as they add color texture

and freshness to a meal Salads are a great way

to incorporate a variety of vegetables into the

diet and may act as a vehicle for other healthy

foods Many creative salads have been

introduced recently moving salads into

something more than a side dish or first

course Join us for a lesson all about salads

Register online at httpbitly3asZpkR

or call the Franklin County Cooperative

Extension office at (502) 695-9035

8

Kitchen timesavers will make cooking easier

Source Dr Sandra Bastin RDN LDN Extension Professor Food and Nutrition Specialist

Organizing your kitchen can save time and make less work for you Taking the stress out of cooking allows you more time to spend with your family while enjoying the process of cooking Organizing your kitchen includes your equipment small appliances packaging supplies and food Cooking takes time planning and a little practice Help keep your meals a simple rather than a stressful activity

bull Place equipment close to where yoursquoll actually use it

bull Use time-saving appliances such as a microwave blender or food processor

bull Before you start cooking get out everything you need Then do all the chopping so it will be easier to follow the recipe steps

bull Clean as you go Itrsquoll make after-dinner cleanup a piece of cake and prevent dirty dishes left in the sink

bull Have your garbage can ready

bull Learn how to slice and dice If you practice yoursquoll be able to slice and dice food quickly safely and into the same size for even cooking

bull Learn what a tablespoon of oil looks like in the pan and what a teaspoon of salt looks like Do you really need to measure the cup of chopped peppers or can you estimate Unless yoursquore baking and need precision recipe amounts are often just estimates especially if you like more carrots than mushrooms

bull Cook more than one food item at a time or double your recipe Having an extra meal waiting in the freezer will make life easier on a really hard day

bull Serve one-dish meals such as a casserole several times a week Most covered casseroles can be refrigerated up to 1 to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months after being cooked Be sure to use reusable containers or freeze-and-bake containers

bull Serve simple yet hearty meals such as a

meat and vegetable main dish with a salad or a hearty stew with bread and a salad

bull Stretch a meal by adding vegetables pasta or rice to ground beef chopped meat fish or hard-cooked eggs

bull Substitute canned tuna for crab shrimp or lobster in mixed dishes

bull Reuse leftover vegetables pasta rice and meat for casseroles and soups but follow food safety guidelines when reheating or storing

bull Get the family involved with preparing and serving the meals by sharing the responsibilities

Reference

USDA MyPlate Kitchen Timesavers

httpswwwchoosemyplategoveathealthybudgetbudget-time-savers

Sensational Salads

February 23 2021 at 1 PM

Salads have been a mainstay in menu

planning for years as they add color texture

and freshness to a meal Salads are a great way

to incorporate a variety of vegetables into the

diet and may act as a vehicle for other healthy

foods Many creative salads have been

introduced recently moving salads into

something more than a side dish or first

course Join us for a lesson all about salads

Register online at httpbitly3asZpkR

or call the Franklin County Cooperative

Extension office at (502) 695-9035

9

10

Avoid Home Selling Turnoffs

Source Robert H Flashman Extension Specialist for Family Resource Management University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment

If yoursquore buying a house you probably know

what turns you off in homes that you tour

messy cluttered houses strong odors and so

on Most people canrsquot wait to get out of a house

like that When you are selling your house be

sure to prepare Avoid these major turn-offs and

you go a long way toward making your home

a place visitors wonrsquot be in such a hurry to

leave

Pets - Pets help make a house a home but

signs of pets often turn off home buyers

Clear away messes and eliminate all pet

odors It is best to have your pet out of the

house with litter boxes food bowls and pet

toys stowed out of the way You might want

to leave your pet with friends or relatives

while your home is being shown

Children - Not all homebuyers know what

having children is like A tour of your home

isnrsquot the time you want them to find out Take

the extra time to make your home neat

and presentable with all toys out of

sight in a toy chest or storage space

Clean and store dirty diapers childrenrsquos

clothes and baby bottles Eliminate any

odors that may be present Otherwise

prospective buyers might not think your

house is sanitary

CookingBaking Smells - Cooking

smells are offensive to many

homebuyers If you must cook or bake

before a showing be sure to open a

window A simple trick to freshen up

the house after cooking is to boil

cinnamon in water Artificial air

fresheners are not a good idea

because you never know who is

sensitive to those types of smells

Something that smells good to you

could send prospective homebuyers

out the door

Smoking Smells - Tobacco incense and

other smoky smells are a serious problem for

anyone trying to sell a home These smells

linger throughout the house If smells persist

get carpets draperies and furniture

professionally cleaned Repaint all interiors

before putting your house on the market

Dirty Dishes and Clutter - As long as your

house is on the market keep the dishes

clean and the counters uncluttered Electric

appliances could distract home buyers

making it seem like there is not enough

counter space Consider putting appliances

in a cabinet when theyrsquore not in use

If all this sounds like your house should not be

lived in that is precisely the point Prospective

homebuyers are not your usual visitors and they

could be judging you and your house much

more critically than your friends and relatives

Present them a spotless house they can

imagine living in and your house will sell itself

Reference Hoak A (2014 April 13) 7 of the

biggest home-buyer turnoffs MarketWatch

Retrieved October 22 2014 from http

wwwmarketwatchcomstory7-of-the-biggest-

home-buyer-turnoffs-2014-04-13

11

10

Avoid Home Selling Turnoffs

Source Robert H Flashman Extension Specialist for Family Resource Management University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment

If yoursquore buying a house you probably know

what turns you off in homes that you tour

messy cluttered houses strong odors and so

on Most people canrsquot wait to get out of a house

like that When you are selling your house be

sure to prepare Avoid these major turn-offs and

you go a long way toward making your home

a place visitors wonrsquot be in such a hurry to

leave

Pets - Pets help make a house a home but

signs of pets often turn off home buyers

Clear away messes and eliminate all pet

odors It is best to have your pet out of the

house with litter boxes food bowls and pet

toys stowed out of the way You might want

to leave your pet with friends or relatives

while your home is being shown

Children - Not all homebuyers know what

having children is like A tour of your home

isnrsquot the time you want them to find out Take

the extra time to make your home neat

and presentable with all toys out of

sight in a toy chest or storage space

Clean and store dirty diapers childrenrsquos

clothes and baby bottles Eliminate any

odors that may be present Otherwise

prospective buyers might not think your

house is sanitary

CookingBaking Smells - Cooking

smells are offensive to many

homebuyers If you must cook or bake

before a showing be sure to open a

window A simple trick to freshen up

the house after cooking is to boil

cinnamon in water Artificial air

fresheners are not a good idea

because you never know who is

sensitive to those types of smells

Something that smells good to you

could send prospective homebuyers

out the door

Smoking Smells - Tobacco incense and

other smoky smells are a serious problem for

anyone trying to sell a home These smells

linger throughout the house If smells persist

get carpets draperies and furniture

professionally cleaned Repaint all interiors

before putting your house on the market

Dirty Dishes and Clutter - As long as your

house is on the market keep the dishes

clean and the counters uncluttered Electric

appliances could distract home buyers

making it seem like there is not enough

counter space Consider putting appliances

in a cabinet when theyrsquore not in use

If all this sounds like your house should not be

lived in that is precisely the point Prospective

homebuyers are not your usual visitors and they

could be judging you and your house much

more critically than your friends and relatives

Present them a spotless house they can

imagine living in and your house will sell itself

Reference Hoak A (2014 April 13) 7 of the

biggest home-buyer turnoffs MarketWatch

Retrieved October 22 2014 from http

wwwmarketwatchcomstory7-of-the-biggest-

home-buyer-turnoffs-2014-04-13

11

11

Homemakersrsquo Spotlight

CLOVERDALE HOMEMAKERSrsquo CLUB

In September 1974 ten ladies met at the home of LoHelen Hambrick in New Cloverdale to organize the Cloverdale Homemakers LoHelen was named as president Also present at the first meeting were Jean Babb Connie Cameron Gayle Dalton Arlene Fluegge Jean Gregory Mary Jones Jean Koester Shirley Ramsey and Kathy Welte Early in 1975 two of our present members Elaine Sims and Norma Wigglesworth joined the club Renersquo Siria also joined that year and was a member until she passed away in September 2009

The club is now in itrsquos 46th year During those 46 years we have seen members leave for

various reasons but new members always quickly joined the club Currently we have 9 members on the roll Cloverdale Homemakers have been very active over the years The first fun project was making lye soap where we helped demonstrate it at the Capital Expo in 1976 In 1977 we decorated a float and rode in the Frankfort Christmas Parade Over the years we have participated in the International Tea sponsored children in the Master and Miss contest at the County Fair and took part in the Childrenrsquos Holiday Store

We have donated money to several organizations in the community We donated money to the Collins Lane School to purchase Orff Instruments the Ovarian Cancer Fund 4-H camp scholarships Franklin County Fair Board Franklin County Food Pantry Access Soup Kitchen St Vincent De Paul Salvation Army Paul Sawyer Library and the International Coins for Change

Many of our members have served as officers at the club county and area levels Renersquo Siria and Shirley Fitzpatrick served as area Presidents and Arlene Fluegge served as area Vice President Renersquo Siria Shirley Fitzpatrick Arlene Fluegge Rita Belen and Reeca Carver have served as county presidents Currently Rita Belen serves as our club president and we are having our monthly meetings on Zoom Submitted by Arlene Fluegge