San Patricio Extension Education Association News Flash

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1 219 N. Vineyard, Sinton, TX / / fax Kathy Farrow, CEA-FCS San Patricio Extension Education Association News Flash Sharing is caring with TEEA October Association Meeting Dates & Hostess Assignments County Extension Education Association Meeting Monday, October 30, 2017 San Patricio County Extension Office 9:00 a.m. - Refreshments Hostess Taft EE Club 9:30 - Business meeting Club reports will need to be turned in at this meeting. Month Topic Presenter Oct. Nov. Feb. Leadership Program Schedule Gardening for Wildlife Making Mats for Homeless Chocolate Rice - The Great & Healthy Grain Hearing Loss A Good Night s Rest is Best L Ella Andrews Dorothy Glenn & L Ella Andrews Barbara Kain October Taft November Aransas Pass December... no meeting January Mathis February Taft March Aransas Pass April Taft May... no meeting June 4... Luncheon Audit Committee Meeting Monday, October 30, :45 a.m. San Patricio County Extension Office Members: Evelyn Sinast Barbara Kain Laura Grover Alice Luedke Caladium Bulb Fundraiser Every member is encouraged to sell as many caladium bulbs as possible to assist with the Association budget. All forms must be submitted to your Club President at your November Club meeting. Mar. Apr. Plan to Control Your Aging Who Do You Think You Are? Fantastic Five The Incredible Gourd Patricia Branch Barbara Kain An order form is enclosed. If you need additional order forms please call the office. Please sell, sell, sell for Scholarship Dollars & State Meeting Expenses!

2 District 11 EEA Fall Training & Planning Meeting November 15, 2017 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Washington County Fairgrounds Event Center 1305 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham Registration fee: $20.00 Deadline: Friday, October 27, 2017 Registration: 9:00-9:45 a.m. We don t know how STRONG we are until being strong is the only CHOICE WE HAVE! Wear Club list and registration fee of $20.00 per member is due at your November Club meeting. Chairman submit to County Office on or before Monday, October 30, Shop every Friday in October to support Breast Cancer! and Save Canned Tuna Try store brands of canned tuna. They may be cheaper. Avoid cans that have dents, bulges, or signs of leaking. Weight of tuna cans may vary. Use the shelf sticker to compare cost per ounce rather than cost per can for the best value. Vacuum-sealed pouches cost a little more but have little liquid to drain. They also come in singleserving sizes. Choose tuna canned in water for fewer calories and more omega-3 fats. Look for less sodium. Use the nutrition labels to compare sodium amounts between brands. Rinsing tuna with water will reduce sodium. Store unopened cans of tuna in a cool, dry place. Discard cans that show leakage, bulges, or rust. Check the Best By date on the cans or pouches and use before the date for best quality. 5 ouncecan= about 1/2 cup tuna 2.6 ounce pouch = 1/3 about cup tuna Here s what the label can tell you: Light tuna tan to tan-pink f lesh. Has a softer texture and stronger flavor than albacore tuna. White or albacore tuna white to light pink flesh. Has a firm texture and mild flavor. Solid large, whole pieces of fish. Chunk smaller pieces of fish. Might look shredded. Usually costs the least. Water pack water or broth added to the can for processing. Fewer calories even when. Pouches contain less added liquid than cans. Oil pack vegetable oil or canola oil added to the can for processing. More calories even when. Some omega-3 fats may be lost when. Pouches contain less added liquid than cans Some Refrigerate leftover tuna in a tightly covered glass or plastic container. Use within 2 days for best quality. tuna contains mercury. Pregnant women and young children can safely eat up to 12 ounces per week of canned light tuna or 6 ounces per week of canned white (albacore) tuna. Contributions by oregonalbacore.org

3 Tuna Veggie Melt Enjoy Tuna Cilantro Lime Tuna Wrap 1 can (5 ounces) tuna in water, 1 stalk celery, chopped (about ¼ cup) 1 green onion, sliced ½ cup carrot, grated 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon pepper 3 whole wheat English muffins ½ cup (2 ounces) grated cheddar cheese 1. In a small bowl, mix tuna, celery, onion, carrot, mayonnaise and pepper. 2. Top each muffin half with tuna mixture and grated cheese. 3. Broil until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Makes 6 open-faced melts Prep time: 10 to 15 minutes / Cook time: 3 minutes Stovetop Tuna Casserole 8 ounces egg noodles (5 cups dry) 2 cups frozen peas 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon 1 can (5 ounces) tuna in water, ⅛ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard ⅓ cup nonfat or 1% milk 1. Cook noodles using package directions. Add peas for last three minutes. Drain. 2. Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Add to noodles and stir well. 3. Cook on low heat, stirring often, until heated through. Serve warm. Makes 7 cups Prep time: 10 minutes / Cook time: minutes 3 Tablespoons lime juice 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, ⅔ cup cilantro, chopped and loosely packed 2 green onions or ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, minced (ribs and seeds removed) 5 medium flour tortillas 5 small lettuce leaves or 1 cup shredded lettuce 1. Mix lime juice and mayonnaise together in a small bowl. Add tuna, cilantro, onions and peppers and mix until evenly coated. 2. Divide tuna mixture between 5 tortillas. Spread to edges. 3. Top with lettuce and fold or roll into a wrap. Note: No peppers? Use 1 cup diced celery and ¼ cup canned green chilies. Makes 1 ½ cups filling / 5 wraps Prep time: 15 minutes Tuna Pasta Salad 2 cups macaroni, uncooked 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna or salmon in water 1/2 cup chopped zucchini (about 1/3 small zucchini) 1/4 cup sliced carrots (about 1 carrot) 1/3 cup diced onion 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing Directions 1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain the cooking liquid and cool. 2. Drain tuna or salmon. 3. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve. Notes Try whole wheat pasta to include whole grains. Makes 6 cups Prep time: 5 minutes / Cooking time: 10 minutes

4 San Patricio County 219 N. Vineyard Sinton, Texas Return Service Requested For additional information contact: Kathy Farrow, County Extension Agent Family and Consumer Sciences San Patricio County 219 N. Vineyard, Sinton, Texas / / fax Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in any of the mentioned activities, are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office five days before all programs for assistance. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating References to commercial products or trade names are made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is implied. Recipes adapted from Foodhero.org

5 District 11 EEA Training and Planning Meeting November 15, 2017 Washington County Fairgrounds Event Center 1305 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham $20.00 per member Extension Education Club member attending Total number members x $20.00 = $ Make members should make registration checks to San Patricio Extension Education Association and give to their Extension Education Club President at your November Club meeting. Extension Education Chairman will submit names and registration fee to County Office on or before Monday, October 30, 2017.