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Providing practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities in Bannock County University of Idaho Extension, Bannock County offers residents up to date education and research based information focusing on agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H and youth development and basic nutrition education through the Eat Smart Idaho program.
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12/25/2020

Merry Christmas to all of you!

12/16/2020

Enjoy cooking with your family together. This is a great opportunity to teach your kids to enjoy cooking and to strengthen your relationship as a family.

12/09/2020

12/08/2020

We often think of winter as the season of no fresh fruits and vegetables. But there are still plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in the winter. Check out this link for a list of fresh fruits and vegetables: https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide

11/29/2020

You must use or freeze all leftovers within 4 days. This means that Monday is the last day to use or freeze your Thanksgiving leftovers. Any left in the fridge on Tuesday needs to be thrown out.

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at University of Idaho Extension!

11/18/2020

As winter and the holiday season approaches, for many this may simply mean additional stress on top of this already stressful Covid year. Take a look at these tips to lower your stress.

11/16/2020

Great information when planning for your Thanksgiving dinner!

Let’s get ready to roast a turkey. Use our handy chart to find the right times for your turkey. Then get some pointers to enjoy a safe and tasty Thanksgiving turkey dinner. https://eatsmartidahointhekitchen.com/?p=3107

11/12/2020

Remember, you cannot tell if your turkey (or any meat) is done simply by using time or looking at the color of the meat or juices. Instead you need to use a thermometer. Turkey needs to reach 165 degrees to be safe.

10/15/2020

We can't come together and cook - but we can cook together in our own homes. Come join me in this cooking demonstration to learn how to use spices to flavor your meals. Register in advance to receive zoom link, as well as a list of ingredients if you want to 'cook along' with me. Email [email protected] to register.

09/25/2020

Oranges are a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth in a healthy way. Check out these ways to help reduce waste and use oranges even when they are past their prime.

09/18/2020

If we make extra for dinner, then we can have leftovers. While this makes for great, easy meals, sometimes we need ideas to spice up those leftovers. Check out these ideas!

09/11/2020

As we start into apple season, check out these great ways to use and store apples!

09/04/2020

This labor day weekend, try something new on the grill - grilled greens! Also a great way to use lettuce that has begun to wilt.

08/28/2020

This simple soup is a great way to use up wilted greens.

08/21/2020

Grapes are a great snack - check out these ideas for using and storing your grapes!

08/14/2020

Growing up this was our favorite way to use leftover spaghetti. It wasn't until I was older that I learned this has an actual name 'Spaghetti Carbonara', but I still love the name we called it growing up 'Spaghetti Eggs'.

08/07/2020

Lettuce and other greens often go bad quickly. But they can still have many uses - check out these ideas!

07/31/2020

When vegetables begin to wilt in your fridge that could be a great time to throw together a 'clean out your fridge soup'. Check out this recipe for a simple soup that can use any vegetables you currently have.

07/24/2020

So often we buy fruits and vegetables with the best of intentions to use them - but then they go bad sitting on our counter or in the back of the fridge. Check out these great ideas for using bananas or helping them stay good for longer.

07/21/2020

We have so many great wild berries in this area. Find more information about wild berries in this booklet: https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/county/Bannock/Edible-Wild-Berries.pdf?la=en&hash=0D7F19CDFA9A27D45B846E7D33D74BAE54721EE2

07/17/2020

Pesto is traditionally made with basil and pine nuts, but you can use any mixture of greens and nuts - check out this recipe to create your own pesto using ingredients you have on hand.

07/10/2020

Are you often in a hurry for dinner? By bulk cooking foods you often use, you can save time when making dinner. Rice is a great food to bulk cook since it freezes and re-heats easily.

07/04/2020

Happy Independence Day! I hope you are finding safe ways to gather together with loved ones to celebrate our freedom. While we are out grilling all sorts of great foods, don't forget the vegetables - there are so many great choices that you can grill up today!

06/25/2020

I love all of the berries we currently have! You can often find some great sales on berries, but then it can be hard to know how to use and store all of those berries. Check out these ideas!
For storage, strawberries are the exception to storing in the container you bought them in. Strawberries should be stored between layers of damp paper towels to keep them from drying out.

06/18/2020

We often think of using leafy greens only for salads. But there are many other uses for leafy greens. Check out this stir fry recipe that uses leafy greens.

06/11/2020

There are a lot of great ways to use up old vegetables. This vegetable pie can use any vegetables you currently have that needs used.

06/04/2020

Casseroles are a great way to throw together a meal using whatever you have available. Check out this formula for creating your own casseroles.

05/27/2020

A great way to save time in meal preparation is by cooking foods in bulk. Dry beans are a cheap protein, but they take a long time to cook. Cook a lot in advance, and then refrigerate or freeze, using as needed.

04/27/2020

How often do you buy vegetables, and before you know it they are looking sad and wilted in your fridge? As long as they haven't gone moldy, and you can still wash them, then you can still use them! Here are a few ideas to use up those sad looking vegetables. What are your favorite recipes to use up old vegetables?

04/24/2020

Do you need a great way to exercise from home? Check out these free online fitness classes.
Aerobic class: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/541054957
Fitness Made simple: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/826968371
Gentle Chair Yoga: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/690939582

04/13/2020

Check out this fun way to get your kids to eat more vegetables, they can create faces. Use any type of bread - bagels, bread, etc. Spread on cream cheese, peanut butter, or any other spread. And use a variety of fruits and vegetables to let your kids create a face on their bread. Take a look at these fun examples!

03/26/2020

Handwashing

Want to help your kids understand the importance of washing their hands? Check out this video.

https://youtu.be/oj17KcJ5mxQ

Help your kids learn how to wash their hands by "seeing" the bacteria.

03/24/2020

Homemade Pasta

I hope you are all enjoying some slow down time. Some groceries have been harder to come by - one is pasta. So instead why don't you make your own!
https://youtu.be/lfcCCVFUIug

Pasta has been hard to come by in the stores - so make your own pasta!

03/20/2020

As it may feel like everything around us is getting cancelled, there is still plenty we can now take time to enjoy. Be sure to find the time to slow down, stress less, and enjoy these things that haven't been cancelled.

Address

10560 Fairgrounds Rd
Pocatello, ID
83202

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(208) 236-7310

Website

http://www.uidaho.edu/extension/county/bannock/4-h

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Videos

Stir Fry

Stir fry is one of my favorite ways to use up lots of vegetables (and even some fruits). Choose a protein, anything from chicken to shrimp to tofu. You can throw in just about any vegetables that you have on hand (and if you just want a quick meal use frozen). And then add an easy stir fry sauce made from equal parts of water (or broth) and soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch per cup of liquid. You can also add in flavors such as sesame seed oil, honey, ginger, and garlic. And then you have a wonderful dinner.

Learn how to make meals from foods in your pantry.

Is a muffin just a not sweet cupcake? Although we start out with basically the same ingredients, muffins and cupcakes have several differences. Overall the main difference how they each control the amount of gluten developed. Cupcakes control the amount of gluten developed with lots of inhibiting ingredients such as fat and sugar. While muffins control the amount of gluten by mixing very little. The additional mixing in cupcakes allows them to become light and fluffy without much baking powder. Thus we can create two different products with very similar ingredients.

Did you know that you can make a cheesecake in an electric pressure cooker? Come to our class on Tuesday July 16 to learn how to make the cheesecake and much more in your electric pressure cooker. Call us at the extension office, 208-236-7310, to register today and learn more.

I am so excited for the Science of Meat class tonight! Since this Pork Picnic Roast will take too long to cook in class I started it ahead of time. This is a braised method used on tough cuts of meat. If you want to add veggies you can add them to the pot about half hour to an hour before the roast is done. You can also baste the roast (pour some of the liquid from the bottom of the pan over the top of the roast) every hour to help keep it even more moist!

3 Candies from 1 Syrup

All candy is mostly sugar and water. There are flavoring agents and different kinds of sugar used, but they have the same basic start. Here I start out with a simple sugar-water syrup, which I made into 3 very different sweets! At the Science of Candies class, on February 9, from 10-12, you will learn how to manipulate sugar to create several different kinds of candies, and get some hands on experience. The class is $5/person (or come to the entire Science of Cooking series for $30). Call the Bannock County extension office at 208-236-7310 for more information and to pre-register.

Come to the Science of Baking class to learn how to make paper thin phyllo dough like you see here. Not only will you learn how to make this, and other baked goods, but you will also learn the science behind why it works! The class is on Saturday, December 8 from 10:00-1:00. $5/person or bring your entire family for $15. There will be fun for everyone! Call the extension office at 208-236-7310 in advance to register. But hurry, spots are filling up fast!

On November 8 from 5-6, we will be having a class on Plant Based Diets at the extension office. Come learn how to use “wheat meat” like I made here and other plant based proteins. This will add variety to your diet and help you eat healthier. Call the extension office at 208-236-7310 in advance to register. Costs $10/person.

Comments

Where or who is the best person to contact about 4-H activities, camps and options for 4-H projects? 🍀🍀

Do you have a copy of the booster sheets and buyer forms? I forgot to grab them Thursday, and was wondering if there is anywhere I can get a copy. Thanks!

What kind of spider is this? It is not hairy, and has white stripes under its legs. That's a half dollar in the next picture.