Category: Food
Fresh fruits, vegetables can be enjoyed all year long
By Janice Hall Growing and preserving your own food lets you enjoy delicious, in-season fruits and vegetables throughout the year. For many of us who may not have our very own home garden, ther... Read More
Extension develops app to help children eat better
By Charity Battles Today’s youth are heavier than youth from any other generation. Nearly one out of every three children in the United States is obese or at risk of becoming obese, with children in... Read More
Venison appetizers a hit
By Drew Granthum For Verbena’s Jody Scott, no gathering is complete without his “venison poppers.” The consummate country appetizer, the poppers take a wide range of flavors, along with some wil... Read More
Florist, eatery give patrons best of both worlds
By Emily Beckett Imagine a place where the fragrance of freshly cut, red roses and greenery in one room gives way to the aroma of homemade dressing and green beans in the next room. A place like this ... Read More
Movement for locally grown food
By Christiana Mendoza, director of Chilton Food Innovation Center Are you a locavore? No, it doesn’t mean you’re crazy. It means you eat local foods! I have gotten several calls from people and bu... Read More
Waters’ hot chicken salad a twist on an old favorite
Adding warmth to a dish typically served cold is the key to Dawn Waters’ hot chicken salad. Waters has been making the dish since the 1970s when friend and fellow Clanton First Baptist Church member... Read More
New Year’s Resolutions: Food
By Emily Beckett New Year’s resolutions aren’t guaranteed to last when they relate to improved nutrition. Nutrition involves food, and the foods people eat every day usually depend on their moods,... Read More
Resolutions for better health
By Valerie Conner, Regional Extension Agent Here comes another year, and with it New Year’s resolutions. Can we really get a handle on the list of things to change, control and start anew? For many,... Read More