September 2016 Building Strong Families Hickman County

Cooperative Extension Service

September 2016 Volume 10 Issue 2

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Area Annual Work Day September 25th from Noon to Done at Carlisle County Extension Office– Food Prep and Goody Bags 5 Desserts per Club and Desserts requested from Party Line Members for Area Annual Day on September 27th.

Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Nurturing Families

Donation of at least one Door Prize per Club Donate UK Items for Silent Auction to benefit The Merryman House Birthday Builders for Area Annual Day

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Marvelous Manners Table Host September 29 5:00 PM

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Marvelous Manners Kitchen Help and Servers September 29 2:30 PM

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Recipes and Samples for Tasting Gala needed by recipe deadline October 14th Call (270) 628-5458 to volunteer G

Hickman County 329 James H Phillips Dr. Clinton, KY 42031 (270) 653-2231 Fax: (270) 653-4754 www.ca.uky.edu/ces

Desserts for Homemaker Kickoff call 653-2231 or text Melissa if you can make something to share.

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Cookbook Sales– Tell Everyone

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Marvelous Manners Table Host October 20th 5:00 PM

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Recipes and Samples for Taste of the Holidays deadline October 20th

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County Door prize needed for Area Annual Day– UK Theme

Embracing Life As We Age

Securing Financial Stability

Promoting Healthy Homes & Communities

Accessing Nutritious Foods

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Donate UK Items for Silent Auction to benefit The Merryman House Birthday Builders for Area Annual Day Call (270) 653-2231 to volunteer

Empowering Community Leaders

Upcoming Events

Hickman/Carlisle County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension

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September 6 9:00 AM Sept 19, 26, 29 3:30-5:30 PM

County Homemaker Council Meeting and Officer Training

September 19

Deadline for Area Annual Day

September 20

Healthy Carlisle Coalition

September 25 12-?

September 26 9:00 AM September 27 8:00 AM September 28 10:00 AM September 28 1:30 PM November 1 6:00 PM September 8 9:00 AM September 8 11:00 AM September 8-9

Carlisle County Workday for Area Annual Day Cultural Arts and Set Up for Area Annual Day Host Area Annual Day

September 13

Food Group Afterschool

September 20

Mobile Mammogram Screening Food Group Afterschool HERS Club Flight

September 20

Marvelous Manners

Holiday Food Committee Slow Cooking for Fast Times Lesson Holiday Tasting Gala

Health Coalition Desserts for Heritage Days Chamber Leadership Retreat

September 22 6:30 PM September 27

Fall Homemaker Kick Off *Bring Cultural Arts Entries*

September 30 1:30 PM October 1 9:00-2:00 September 20 9:30 AM September 26 10 AM September 27 9:30 AM November 15 9:00-2:00

Slow Cooking for Fast Times Lesson Market Basket Class Class Size Limited

Food Group Afterschool

Community Early Childhood Council Purchase Area Homemaker Cultural Arts Entry Purchase Area Homemaker Annual Day Carlisle County Host Women in Agriculture Seminar

for any classes at the Extension Office by calling

: Gold– Carlisle County Red– Hickman County Blue– Both or Area Please RSVP for any classes or events by calling the Extension Office. As always feel free to attend any event or class in any county that interests you. We have great opportunities to learn and volunteer through Extension and community events.

Thank You to each person who worked make the County Fair Exhibits in Carlisle and Hickman County a success!!!

You are appreciated.

The September Lesson: The Buzz about Honey is included. Please see volunteer opportunities on page 1.

Don't like doing dishes? Hate to heat up the kitchen on a hot summer day?

Like a slow home cooked meal in the winter? If you answered yes, then join us in learning how to "Rock the Crock." Slow cooking is a convenient and easy way to get dinner on the table in very little time. Agents will share tips, hints, and recipes so you will have dinner ready in a flash. See the latest in slow cooker designs and be ready to open your kitchen to super- fast slow-cooked meals. Please invite anyone you think might be interested in the topic. Everyone is welcome to attend. This class will be taught by Denise Wooley on September 28 at 1:30 PM at the Carlisle County Extension Office and September 30 at 1:30 PM at the Hickman County Extension Office. Lesson Leaders and all Community Members are invited to attend. Please call your Extension Office to reserve your seat!!!

Join Extension Homemakers 2 WAYS to JOIN 1. Mailbox/ Party line Membership 2. Club Membership Here some facts...

- Dues are $7.50 in HC and $7.00 in CC - Like to Start a New Club call Today - Receive Monthly Newsletter and Discounted Programs - Lessons delivered in Club or Mailbox/ Party Line - News and Announcements - Current Reliable Info for you & your Family - Current Club Challenge -> 2 new Members

Another Taste of Hickman County Cookbook Our new cookbook features highlights from the Hickman County Quilt Trail. We had a wonderful volunteer photographer who spent hours taking pictures and editing the photographs out of her love for this area. Joni Adams Yates, we appreciate you and your husband more than we can say. If you ever want to be inspired by nature look her up on Facebook...you will be taken with her eye for beauty in the landscape. Price $15.00 Available at the Hickman County Extension Office. More information on the Quilt Trail at ww.hickmancoquilttrail.wordpress.com

On Tuesday, September 27th, Carlisle County will host the Purchase Area Homemakers Annual Meeting at the Bardwell Baptist Church. UK is the theme, so show your Big Blue Spirit.

Registration Fee for Hickman County is $12.00 and due to the Hickman County Extension Office by September 19th. We look forward to having a great delegation to represent Hickman County.

Registration Fee for Carlisle County is discounted rate of $7.00 due to Carlisle County Extension Office by September 19th. Discount is given to the host county by decision of the Carlisle County Homemaker Council!!! We look forward to seeing you at this event and welcoming the Purchase Area to Carlisle County!!!

Women in Agriculture November 15.

We want you to bring by pictures of Women on The Farm no larger than 8x10 to your Extension Office. We will scan or copy and give back to you promptly. Call for more info.

Ingredients • 1 cup shredded purple or green cabbage • 10 ounces fresh Brussels sprouts, shredded • 1 Granny Smith apple, diced • ½ cup celery, diced • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced • ½ cup dried cranberries • ¼ cup raw, shelled sunflower seeds • 2 tablespoons honey • ¼ cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1 teaspoon celery seeds 1. In a large bowl, combine cabbage and next six ingredients.

2. In a small bowl, whisk honey with remaining ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.

Makes 6 servings Serving size: ¾ cup Cost per recipe: $6.54Cost per serving: $1.09 Source: Leslie McCammish, Senior Extension Associate for Kentucky Nutrition Education Program, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition facts per serving: 220 calories; 12g total fat; 1.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 0mg cholesterol; 25mg sodium; 27g carbohydrate; 4g fiber; 19g sugar; 3g protein; 8% Daily Value of vitamin A; 180% Daily Value of vitamin C; 4% Daily Value of calcium; 4% Daily Value of iron.

Note: This is a unique way to serve Brussels sprouts, but you could also substitute shredded cabbage for the sprouts.

2016 Holiday Foods Tasting Gala - Carlisle County Extension Homemakers will host this annual popular event on the evening of November 1st at the Community Room at Carlisle County Cooperative Extension Service. Volunteer cooks

with unique and delicious recipes are needed! Email, mail or bring your recipes now! Recipe deadline is October 14. This year there will be a "Taster's Choice" Award for the favorite recipe of the evening. Register to attend now at the Carlisle County Extension Office - cost $10 by calling 270-628-5458. Registration is limited to 150.

We need Homemakers ( and Non Homemakers Friends), Club and Mailbox Members alike, to bring in your recipes for Taste of the Holidays by October 20. You can bring them by or e-mail them to clarkins@uky.edu. We need recipes of all kinds. We would love for you to bring at least one or more of your recipes to Taste of Holidays to share. We have had the most luck with making sure each dish can be separated into 120 samples/ tastes (a teaspoon). Everyone always does an outstanding job!! We always need workers to help serve that night as well!! If you have questions about being involved with Taste of the Holidays or would like to volunteer please call us at 653-2231!!!

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