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Herbert Mathews
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I hope that you are finding time to create memories with your family and friends.

I am sure that you have lots of planned events.

Always feel free to contact us and let us know if you have any program ideas or suggestions that we need to consider.

1 Lincoln County Extension Homemakers Newsletter Cooperative Extension Service Lincoln County 104 Metker Trail Stanford, KY Fax: lincoln.ca.uky.edu It's hard to believe that it's December. I hope that you are finding time to create memories with your family and friends. I hope that your club year is starting off right and that you are learning much and having fun. I am sure that you have lots of planned events. As always, we at the Lincoln County Extension Office are happy to serve you and help with any needs that you may have. Always feel free to contact us and let us know if you have any program ideas or suggestions that we need to consider. I hope that you take some time to rest and enjoy some time with family and friends during the upcoming month. Thanks so much for your support and for all that you do. I am so fortunate to work with such an awesome group of leaders. You make my job very fun and rewarding. Thanks again! Please continue the good work in your communities. Sincerely, Rita Stewart County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

HAPPY HEARTS CLUB: Information Members will not meet in

OPI Members will not meet in December or January, but will meet

** Please remember to complete your lesson suggestions sheet

2 HAPPY HEARTS CLUB: Information Members will not meet in December. The next meeting will be in January OPI Members will not meet in December or January, but will meet the fourth Wednesday of February ** Please remember to complete your lesson suggestions sheet and return it to the Lincoln County Extension Office by December 19th. *** Coloring Group Thursday, December 8th at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. OPEN TO PUBLIC!!!! - - LINCOLN COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE Regaining Our Sanity One Crayon at a Time!!!

CALVARY HILL CHURCH STANFORD, KY The purpose of the tea is to promote awareness

Please invite your family and friends to participate also. Office Closed: Dec.

3 DATE: Friday, December 2, 2016 TIME: PLACE: 3 P.M. CALVARY HILL CHURCH STANFORD, KY The purpose of the tea is to promote awareness of Ovarian Cancer and to raise funds for the University of Kentucky Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. I hope that you will plan to attend and to support this program. Please invite your family and friends to participate also. Office Closed: Dec. 24, 2016 to January 2nd, 2017 Please remember to turn in all dues to Kathy Diaz by Dec. 1st. We really need to at least maintain our membership from last year, but better yet, we would like to increase it by at least three members. We can make that goal happen!!

Lunch & Learn Program: DATE: TIME: PLACE: Wednesday, December 7th 12 NOON LINCOLN COUNTY

soup. Participants will assemble the soup recipe in a jar at this program.

We will be discussing other gift in a jar options as well.

5th. GIFTS IN A JAR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Date: Time

5 Lunch & Learn Program: DATE: TIME: PLACE: Wednesday, December 7th 12 NOON LINCOLN COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE FEATURE RECIPE: Chicken Noodle Soup We will be sampling a chicken noodle soup. Participants will assemble the soup recipe in a jar at this program. Please bring a pint size jar with you to the program. We will be discussing other gift in a jar options as well. Please remember to call and let us know that you plan to attend by December 5th. GIFTS IN A JAR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Date: Time: PLACE: Friday, December 16th 10 a.m. LINCOLN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Come, learn about making gifts in a jar. Participants will assemble Friendship Soup in a jar. Please call the Library to register by Dec. 12th.

Let s Talk Turkey Safety It s nearly Thanksgiving, and soon delicious, juicy turkeys will take center stage at many of our holiday meals.

Department of Agriculture has cooking safety tips for both on its Food Safety and Inspection Service website.

The USDA does not recommend that you purchase a fresh, pre-stuffed turkey because, if handled incorrectly, harmful bacteria can quickly grow in the stuffing.

We can safely cook a frozen turkey, but we must realize that will it need to cook at least 50 percent longer than a thawed one.

You can add one-half cup of water to the bottom of the pan to keep the turkey moist.

Measure the internal temperature of the turkey with a food thermometer, even if it has a pop-up thermometer in it.

6 Let s Talk Turkey Safety It s nearly Thanksgiving, and soon delicious, juicy turkeys will take center stage at many of our holiday meals. It s very important that we properly cook and prepare the turkey so that no one gets sick from a foodborne illness. It doesn't matter whether you purchase a fresh or frozen turkey. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cooking safety tips for both on its Food Safety and Inspection Service website. But, if you plan to purchase a prestuffed turkey, make sure it is frozen and has a seal that states it was inspected by either the USDA or a state department of agriculture. The USDA does not recommend that you purchase a fresh, pre-stuffed turkey because, if handled incorrectly, harmful bacteria can quickly grow in the stuffing. We can safely thaw turkeys in either the refrigerator, cold water, or the microwave if the turkey is cooked immediately. We can safely cook a frozen turkey, but we must realize that will it need to cook at least 50 percent longer than a thawed one. Once you are ready to cook your turkey, set the oven temperature no lower than 325 degrees Fahrenheit and place the turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. You can add one-half cup of water to the bottom of the pan to keep the turkey moist. For optimal food safety, the USDA recommends that you cook the turkey and stuffing separately, so you can make sure both reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit throughout each product. Measure the internal temperature of the turkey with a food thermometer, even if it has a pop-up thermometer in it. Check the temperature in several locations including the thickest part of the breast, the innermost part of the thigh and the innermost part of the wing to make sure the temperature is 165 degrees throughout. Remember to store leftovers within two hours after the meal. Discard any food that s been left out longer than that. To make reheating easier, divide leftovers into small portions. Eat leftovers within three to four days if they are put in the refrigerator. Leftovers that are frozen will keep for two to six months. Remember when reheating leftovers, check that the internal temperature of the food is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. More food safety information and timetables for proper thawing and cooking is available on the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service website at For additional food safety information, please contact the UK Lincoln County Extension Office at Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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