Mealtime memories begin in the kitchen
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
By Tanya Davis
A good way to get young children excited about new foods and healthy eating is to get them involved in the kitchen.
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WISE NOTES FOR CONSUMERS
Local Extension Education Club honored at convention
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
By Tanya Davis
Wise County Extension Education Clubs were represented at the annual (Texas Extension Education Association) State Convention in Temple Sept. 13-15.
Take the drive to Greenwood
Thursday, September 29, 2011
By Tanya Davis
As you look forward to the many community activities taking place in October, there is one event in particular that I encourage you to attend.
Managing diabetes through nutrition
Thursday, September 15, 2011
By Tanya Davis
Today, type 2 diabetes is a fact of life for millions of people, reaching epidemic proportions of 120 million worldwide.
Preparing for the unexpected
Thursday, September 8, 2011
By Tanya Davis
Disaster can strike at any place, any time, to anybody. One look at news coverage of the recent upheaval caused by wildfires and hurricanes proves that.
Learn to manage diabetes at workshop
Thursday, September 1, 2011
By Tanya Davis
Are you 60 years of age, with diabetes or know of someone who is over 60 with diabetes? Are you frustrated over the lack of selections of menus to prepare? There is hope!
Freezing sandwiches has benefits
Thursday, August 25, 2011
By Tanya Davis
Every fall as school starts, many parents face the dilemma of what to pack for lunch.
Breakfast matters
Thursday, August 18, 2011
By Tanya Davis
It's that time of year again! School time! I hope that everyone's year gets off to an exciting start.
Cool cookin’ in the kitchen
Thursday, August 11, 2011
By Tanta Davis
With the current economy and the escalating summertime temperatures, no one wants to spend extra energy dollars cooling a hot kitchen.
Food Protection Management courses offered
Thursday, July 21, 2011
By Tanya Davis
The Food Protection Management Training Program seeks to reduce the risk of food borne illness.
Pie making on DIY Tuesday menu
Thursday, July 14, 2011
By Tanya Davis
I have a confession to make. Even though my degree says home economics education, until a couple of years ago I had always failed miserably when attempting to prepare my own pie crusts.
Should you take a vitamin and mineral supplement?
Thursday, July 7, 2011
By Tanya Davis
Ultimately, you and your doctor should decide if you need to take vitamin supplements. However, here are some factors you may want to consider before talking with your doctor.
High-fructose corn syrup in food and beverages
Thursday, June 23, 2011
By Tanya Davis
It seems like we frequently hear the term 'high-fructose corn syrup' (HFCS) in the media.
Canning safety tips
Thursday, June 9, 2011
By Tanya Davis
If your summer includes plans to can your homegrown vegetables, I hope you also find time to test your pressure canner dial gauge.
TEEA Conference results
Thursday, May 26, 2011
By Tanya Davis
Five Wise County Extension Education members represented Wise County at the District 3 TEEA Conference April 20, in Vernon.
Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes begins soon
Thursday, May 19, 2011
By Tanya Davis
Wise County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Diabetes Coalition met recently to plan the "Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes" program.
Top winners named at district fashion show
Thursday, April 28, 2011
By Tanya Davis
Wise County 4-H'ers competed in the Rolling Plains District 3 4-H Fashion Show April 16 in Bowie. Cotton Awards donated by Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Inc. were given to the best cotton garments in the construction and buying categories in each division.
Dispelling the agave nectar myth
Thursday, April 21, 2011
By Tanya Davis
Over the past few months, I have had several inquiries concerning agave nectar and whether or not it is a safe alternative to table sugar for persons with diabetes. According to information from the American Diabetes Association and AgriLife Extension Health Specialists, facts about agave nectar are as follows.
Celebrate National Volunteer Week
Thursday, April 14, 2011
By Tanya Davis
National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, celebrates ordinary people doing extraordinary things to improve communities across the nation.
Wise County Health Fair is Saturday
Thursday, April 7, 2011
By Tanya Davis
The Wise County Health Fair is just days away, and this year promises to be the best yet! The Health Fair is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Decatur Civic Center.
- Meadows wins State Fair scholarship
- Masonic lodge honors local educators, students
- Edwards inducted to Gamma Epsilon
- McArthur earns master’s
- Hannah graduates from TCU
- Calame graduates from ASU
- McCartney graduates from SAGU
- Boyd Middle School Fifth Six Weeks Honor Roll
- Boyd Intermediate School Fifth Six Weeks Honor Roll
- Carson Elementary School Fifth Six Weeks Honor Roll
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- Still fighting: Relay falls short of goal but there’s still time
- District hires new AD, again; Athletics mired in coaching flux
- Alvord, Slidell school districts see big gains in mineral values
- Tornado safety tips
- Memorial Day activities
- How to help tornado victims; Texans urged to contribute to those already working
- Council tables school resource officer plan
- Council to consider clerk position
- Garbage truck rollover injures 2
- TRWD to implement Stage 1 of drought contingency plan June 3
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