Newsletter KEHA- (Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association) This year the state homemakers donated over $38,000 to UK s Ovarian Cancer Research Program. LaRue County always gives at least $1 per member to this fund. During KEHA state meeting, 1080 pillowcases and 210 twin-size quilts or comforters were donated by members to the Center for Courageous Kids located near Scottsville KY. It is a camp facility for youth with medical needs. http://www.courageouskids.org/ The local Nifty Needles group that meets at the Extension Office once a month on Open Sew Day (4 th Mondays) also recently donated 15 quilts and 56 handmade pillowcases, which they delivered to the Center in Allen County. Cooperative Extension Service LaRue County P.O. Box 210, 807 Old Elizabethtown Rd. Hodgenville, KY 42748-0210 (270) 358-3401 Fax: (270) 358-9418 larue.ca.uky.edu THANKS to everyone who helped with Floral Hall entries at 2017 LaRue County Fair. Entry day helpers were: Julia DeVore, Amanda Gatewood, Beverly Heath, Rita Smith, Patsy Thomas, Wanda West, and our summer student intern, Kyle Schenck. There were 87 entries this year, down 23 from last year. Congratulations to 2017 Mother of the Year, Brittney Carl. Her husband is Jonathan Carl and they have 3 daughters. She was nominated by South Fork club member- Julia DeVore. County Homemaker President, Patsy Thomas presented award during the fair on June 5. At their May Open Sew Day, the Nifty Needles worked on making items for international donations: shorts for youth in the West African country of Ghana and reusable sanitary pads for females (adults & teens) in Honduras. KEHA Annual Reports- due to the Extension Office in June. Club Presidents have received these annual forms. Also please turn in your VOLUNTEER HOURS for the past 12 months. This can be for individuals or by club. Sincerely, Theresa A. Howard County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences Education E-mail: tahoward@uky.edu Website: http://larue.ca.uky.edu/familyconsumersciences 2017 Walking Challenge a Success! Exercise is one to the best things you can do for your health. It reduces your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. It can also improve your mental wellbeing and increase your energy. This spring, the LaRue County Extension Service promoted a 6 week Walking Challenge. 77 persons participated on 14 walking teams and we distributed over 390 pedometers to the public at the annual Extension Expo. In all, the Walking Challenge participants took over 31 million steps and traveled around 15,591 miles over the six weeks.
LaRue County Quilt Club sponsored a Quilt Show on June 3 that was free to the public. 17 members displayed their talents in this heritage skill. The club meets monthly at the Extension Office on 2nd Wednesdays at 10am. Anyone can join in, members share quilting tips and techniques with each other. All ages are welcome, one member is a teen 4-Her. The club will be the featured artists on display at the Public Library for the month of July. Area Homemaker Annual Meeting - October 6 in Washington County. Registration info will be in the August newsletter. Free publications on Home Canning & Freezing are available at the Extension Office. You can also find a link to these publications on our office website at: http://larue.ca.uky.edu/content/familyconsumer-sciences We can also test the accuracy of the dial gauges on your home canners. Just drop off your canner lid at the Extension Office. Mobile Mammogram Unit from James Graham Brown Cancer Center in Louisville will be at the Extension Office on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 from 9am 3pm. Call for an appointment time (270-358-3401).
COMING IN JUNE Free Family Event at Hodgenville Creekfront Park: Saturday, June 17 from 1:00 3:00pm Sponsored by the Livin Well LaRue Coalition Walk the park trails and enjoy the BookWalk story. Kids can pot their own plants to take home and watch grow. Healthy snacks and water will be available. Enjoy this fun time with your family. Weather Note: Event will be rescheduled if there is rain on June 17 Born Learning Trail Project in LaRue County Born Learning began in 2005 as United Way s first national public engagement campaign. The Trail will be a series of interactive signs that offer fun learning activities for young children and their families. It helps parents, caregivers and communities create quality engagement opportunities to enhance early childhood education. Families can explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities. The Livin Well LaRue Wellness Coalition has received funds from United Way of Central KY to put in a Learning Trail at Hodgenville Creekfront Park. Work on installing the trail at the park will begin in June, sometime around the United Way Volunteer Day of Action on June 21. If you d like to help with this project, contact Diana Leathers at the County Health Dept. at 270-358-3844. One recipe sampled at Taste of LaRue was: 3 ears sweet corn, shucked and washed 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup uncooked couscous 1 cup garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained and rinsed 1 medium cucumber, washed, quartered and diced 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, washed and halved 1/2 cup feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1teaspoon dried oregano, 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon each, salt & pepper. Boil corn for 6-9 minutes or until tender. Drain corn and immediately place in ice water. Drain ice water and pat corn dry; using sharp knife cut the corn kernels from the cobs. In a separate saucepan, bring broth to a boil and stir in couscous. Remove couscous from heat, cover and let stand 5-10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, combine the beans, cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, onion and parsley. Add couscous and corn to the vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the couscous mixture, toss to coat. Serve chilled. Yield: 9, 1 cup servings Nutritional Analysis: 200 calories, 7 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 250 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 7 g protein.
1/2 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4-5 small red potatoes, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 medium summer squash, sliced 1 medium zucchini, sliced 4 medium sized tomatoes, sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, divided Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare onion, garlic and sliced potatoes (about 1/4 inch thick). Heat olive oil over medium heat in a 10 or 12-inch oven safe skillet. Add onion, garlic, and potatoes to pan and stir to coat with oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until golden brown and tender. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese. In a bowl, toss together the squash, zucchini and tomatoes with salt, pepper, and half of the finely chopped basil. Layer squash and tomato slices over the potato and cheese layer. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender and cheese is melted. Remove skillet from oven and top with remaining basil. Yield: 8,1 cup servings Nutritional Analysis: 200 calories, 8 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 490 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g sugars, 10 g protein. 3 tablespoons salted butter 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 whole eggs 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 egg white Preheat oven to 400 degrees F with rack in middle position. Place butter in an 8-by-8 inch baking dish and place in oven on the center rack to melt. Add peaches and brown sugar to melted butter in baking dish, stir to coat. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Bake 15 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and egg whites with a whisk, add almond milk and vanilla. Whisk together. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until blended. Remove peaches from oven, pour batter slowly and evenly over baked peaches. Return to oven and bake 20 minutes, until the center of the batter is firm, puffed up and browned. Serve warm with whipped cream. Yield: 9,1/2 cup servings Nutritional Analysis: 140 calories, 4.5 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 17 g sugars, 3 g protein. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Organization with respect to education and employment and authorization to provide research, education information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to economic or social status and will not discriminate on the bases of race, color, ethnic 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. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other related matter should be directed to Equal Opportunity Office, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Room S-105, Agriculture Science Building, North Lexington, Kentucky 40546.
SEPTEMBER: Probiotics- These are friendly bacteria and are important to a healthy gut! But, do you know the source, how they work in your body and how they keep your body healthy? This program will cover the importance and sources of probiotics. (Will be offered at LaRue Co. Extension Office) OCTOBER: Baking and Breaking Bread Together- Bread baking can yield delicious aromas and delectable flavors but many will tell you it is also a great way to relax and relieve stress. This program will focus on the basics of bread making and ideas for relieving stress during the process. (Will be offered at LaRue Co. Extension Office) NOVEMBER: Weighing In On Sleep- Research shows not getting enough sleep can cause weigh gain as well as fatigue. This program will cover stages of sleep and ways you can improve healthy sleep for a healthier lifestyle. (Will be offered at LaRue Co. Extension Office) JANUARY: Making Your Minutes Matter- Sometimes life is stressful, and we can t change that. In confronting stress, we learn about ourselves and we grow in strength and wisdom. However, stress can be harmful and unnecessary when not managed. In Making Your Minutes Matter, you will learn to identify stressors and triggers in your life and how to confront those situations in order to decrease your stress levels and lead a more successful, satisfying life. (Mailout Lesson) FEBRUARY: Living Big with Less Stuff- The United State Census Bureau estimates that the average person will move 11.7 times during his or her lifetime. Although there are many reasons for a person to consider moving, downsizing to a smaller home and adopting a minimal lifestyle has become a recent trend. Smaller homes typically require less maintenance and can result in significant savings for the homeowner. Participants will gain an understanding of the process of downsizing to a smaller home and decluttering. (Will be offered at LaRue Co. Extension Office) MARCH: Essential Oils- You will learn about the popular trend of using Essential Oils for various parts of your life. While using essential oils is nothing new, it has become quite popular in the last few years. So, what exactly are they used for? In this lesson, you will learn what an essential oil is, various ways they can be used in the home, and the best combinations for personal care products. In addition, learn about safety precautions that should be considered when using these products. (Will be offered at LaRue Co. Extension Office) APRIL: Miniature Gardening: Exploring the Whimsical and Unexpected! The popularity of gardening continues to grow and with it many gardening trends have emerged. Miniature gardening or theme gardening are examples of these growing trends. Explore the creative world of miniature gardening by learning gardening basics, theme gardening, and the therapeutic benefits to gardening in general. (Will be offered as a multi-county training at Hardin Co. Extension Office) MAY: The China Closet - A Basic Guide to Antique and Vintage Glassware- Collecting glass is a popular hobby for many, but how do you know if the pieces you collect are valuable or reproduction pieces? This lesson will cover the history, identification and care of vintage and collectable glass. (Will be offered as a multi-county training in Hardin County)