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What’s in Season during September and October?

September 20, 2024

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Kids in the Kitchen

Cocoa-Chia Pudding with Raspberries

Back to School Breakfasts

September 4, 2024

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Homemade Meal Kits

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Microwaved to Perfection

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Picnic Pointers

Fresh zucchini

From Garden to Table: Easy Summer Zucchini Recipes

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Juicy Secrets: Tips for Picking & Cutting Watermelon

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Don’t Wait, Hydrate!

Cherry tomatoes in pints at the farmers market

Tips for Shopping at the Farmer’s Market

Gardening Series – Companion Planting

Gardening Series – Container Gardening

Gardening Series – Transplanting Seedlings

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Gardening Series – Seed Starting 101

Meal prep containers with broccoli, carrots, chicken & rice

Nourishing Meal Prep Recipes

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Gardening Series – Maine’s Zones

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Reducing Your Foodprint

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Growing Vegetables Year-Round in Maine

Canned Delights: Discovering Hidden Gems in Your Pantry

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Food Safety During Power Outages

February 19, 2024

potatoes, carrots, garlic, lettuce, celery

Vegetables in Season this January

January 8, 2024

Whole walnuts

Unveiling the Wonders of Walnuts

January 4, 2024

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Kwanzaa Recipes for Your Holiday Celebration

December 4, 2023

Hanukkah candles with pastries

Hanukkah Menu to Celebrate the Festival of Lights

Stuffing in a baking dish with mashed potatoes

Turkey Table Sidekicks

November 8, 2023

Fun Fuel for Kids: Healthy After-School Snacks

November 1, 2023

Potatoes and steak in a slow cooker.

Warm up with a Safely Slow-Cooked Meal

October 12, 2023

pumpkin smoothie

Life is Gourd when it’s Pumpkin Season!

September 13, 2023

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Taco Tuesday

August 11, 2023

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Eat the Rainbow

Bunches of Garlic Scapes

Farmers Markets Are a Great Way to E-SCAPE

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Common Cooking Terms

What is Farm Fresh Rewards?

A bowl of vegetable ramen noodles garnished with a boiled egg cut in half lengthwise and a small bunch of leafy greens

Nourishing Noodles – Ramen Sans Sodium

A closeup photo of a pot of rutabagas in a broth; the pot is sits next to a large spoon atop a red and white tea towel

Rooting for Rutabagas

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5 Easy Steps to Start Meal Planning

Two mason jars with dark vegetable broth.

How to Make Vegetable Broth from Kitchen Scraps

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Black History Month – Maine Resources, Recipes and more

February 27, 2023

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Black History Month – Reflecting and Learning about Maine’s History

February 21, 2023

Food balls, crackers, pita chips all on a platter.

Super Bowl Sunday Appetizers

February 2, 2023

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Cutting Board Safety

January 27, 2023

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Foods to Chase the Chill Away

January 11, 2023

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Be An Active Family During The Holidays

December 8, 2022

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Holiday Food Safety Tips

December 5, 2022

Fresh produce in a grocery store.

Ways to Stretch Grocery Dollars

November 21, 2022

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What Meals to Make With Canned Fish

November 7, 2022

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National Apple Month

October 24, 2022

Three clementine's with celery stalks to resemble pumpkins.

Halloween Snacks for Kids

October 20, 2022

One skillet with white rice, potatoes, and beef and another skillet with rice and vegetables.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 29, 2022

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by cooking up one of these easy, delicious recipes.

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Fall in Love with Seasonal Spices

September 9, 2022

Several bowls, each filled with different sources of plant-based protein including almonds, chickpeas, split peas, pecans, sunflower seeds, peanuts, lentils, and more.

A Guide to Plant-Based Cooking

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Five Refreshing Summer Treats

A table full of bowls of fruit salad and jars of yellow daffodils.

Summer Potluck: What’s on the Menu?

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What’s in Season during July and August?

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Mainers Feeding Mainers Cookbook

Two fillets of fish on a white plate with lemon and rosemary on the side.

All about Fish: Cooking Techniques

Two salmon fillets on top of white wrapping.

All about Fish: Food Safety

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All about Fish: Flavors

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How to Prepare Frozen Broccoli

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What is Ramadan?

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Spring is Here: A Guide to Fresh Spring Salads

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How to Cook Dried Beans

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Good Shepherd Food Bank Creates an Inclusive Online Experience

February 24, 2022

Coconut, tomato curried soup in a blue bowl with a spoon, tortilla chips and a blue and white checked napkin.

Warm Winter Soups

Spicy white bean dip in a yellow bowl with bright orange carrots and lime green celery

Delicious Dips and Spreads

February 17, 2022

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Staying Active in Cold Weather

January 7, 2022

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Cooking with Kids

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