Food for Thought

AVOCADO Rich in monounsaturated fats - the healthy kind of fat.  Contains fewer calories than butter, reducing your intake of unhealthy calories.   Contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which can help protect your heart health. How to substitute for butter:...

APPLESAUCE Contains a variety of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, potassium and iron.  Applesauce also contains dietary fiber, which supports digestive health.  By substituting with applesauce in baking, you can reduce the overall fat and calories in your recipes,...

Thanksgiving/Harvest Meals 2024 (Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Tioga, & Otsego Counties) Broome County Whitney Point UMC Thanksgiving Dinner 7311 Collins St, Whitney Point, NY  Date: Thursday, November 28 | 12:00-1:30 PM Cost: FREE, however, donations are accepted...

After over a year of piloting Farm to Early Care and Education (Farm to ECE), we’re thrilled to share the progress we’ve made across community, regional, and state levels. This past summer, we launched community-supported agriculture (CSA) distributions for families...

By Lani Kosick Ames Reflecting on my time as the Food and Health Network Program Assistant VISTA member, this past year has been transformative, both professionally and personally. This position allowed me to move home from the Gulf Coast to serve the community where...

It's SQUASH SEASON!!! For a long time, I thought butternut squash was the only winter squash. Boy, was I wrong! Every time I turn around, another winter squash comes into my life. My favorite was the gigantic Hubbard squash I was...

Fennel. A feathery looking friend that everyone seems to ask "what the heck is this?" Don't sleep on fennel. You can use the whole thing, and it changes flavor as you cook it. Check out the great info below! Stay healthy! Kate M-C

Herbs! There are so many beautiful herbs this time of year. It's inexpensive to purchase a bunch and dry or freeze for later use. I learned from Cornell Cooperative Extension- Broome County that you can microwave your herbs for 30 seconds at a time on a plate or paper...

Right now there are PEACHES EVERYWHERE! It's making me sing the Peaches song from the Super Mario Brothers Movie. "Peaches. Peaches. Peaches,peaches,peaches!" In honor of all the peaches everywhere here are some storage tips to keep them fresh: Keep peaches at room...