Food Preservation

Preservation calls…. A few are listed below…

Q: I have tomatillos and want to can salsa? How many minutes do I water bath?

Q: I am canning green tomatoes for slicing and eventually frying. Do you have any special instructions for that? I have a lot of tomatoes and is willing to give this a try! A: I suggested boiling water bath instead of pressure canning. She already knew about adding acid and salt (optional)

Q: How can I freeze apples to be used later in a pie?

Q: How long do I need to bake a frozen stuffed pepper?

General Nutrition Coordination

• McLean County Museum is doing an Apple Tasting Fest in November. Needed help finding local makers of apple cider and growers of Heirloom variety apples.
• Diabetes Grocery Tour is a go! Nov. 19, Wed. Scheduled three dates for 2009 as well.
• I secured "Gourmet by Grandma" to talk about her businesses in Fairbury and Bloomington.
• Coordination for host site of IEAFCS annual meeting and board meeting Oct. 10
• Coordination for host site of IEAFCS PDO Oct. 9
• Slow cooker train the trainer program planning
• $ Food Budgeting program planning for Town of Normal
• Caregivers Day OUT! Nov. 7 Second Presbyterian Church, Grace Hall
• 1. Chair Massage, foot/hand care, Wi Interactive games, Master Gardeners, Music
• 2. Successful Aging Center will facilitate "Laugh Yoga"
• 3. Inspirational message by Rev. Peggy Vogelsinger & pianist Julie McClary
• 4. Lunch provided by Luther Oaks.
• 5. Panel Discussion includes legal and caregiver resources, YWCA, and Pharmacist

Professional Development

1. State Nutrition Team Telenet

2. "Portion Size Me!"--- by Dr. Jim Painter---EIU Family & Consumer Sciences Chairperson.

3. Two day Food Safety Symposium in Champaign hosted by Illinois Dept. of Public Health… Excellent… 14 seminars on current food safety information. We even had someone speak from Homeland Security.

4. I hosted two day face to face State Nutrition Team meeting at our office.