Talking FACS

Host: Brooke Jenkins, Extension Specialist for the Nutrition Education Program

Guest: Ashley Oldfield, White Oak Pumpkin Patch

Special Edition

In the special editions of Talking FACS, Brooke Jenkins goes "Behind the Recipe" to talk to the farmers who grow the produce featured in each recipe.  In this episode, the featured recipe is the Plate it up! Kentucky Proud recipe, Pumpkin Apple Muffins.  Brooke visits with Ashley Oldfield from White Oak Pumpkin Patch about all things pumpkin.

For more Plate it up! Kentucky Proud recipes, visit our website at plateitup.ca.uky.edu or our Facebook Page @plateitupKYproud.

For more information about White Oak Pumpkin Patch, visit their Facebook Page @WhiteOakPumpkinPatch.

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Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition

Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation

If you are planning a large gathering of family and friends, you might need a brush-up on your turkey preparation skills.  In this special episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdoff and Annhall Norris to explore all the turkey questions you might have before the big meal.

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Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Alex Elswick, Extension Associate and subject matter specialist for Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery

Episode 26

Holidays can be stressful times for families, especially if a loved one is suffering through substance use or addiction.  Alex Elswick sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter for a frank discussion about how to cope with this situation in a compassionate and realistic manner.  Alex shares some critical discussion points that should be addressed with family members and steps to ensure that the person with the addiction is supported and loved while the behavior is not condoned.

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Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development

Episode 25

Family meals are so important to the development of the child.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. David Weisenhorn to explore some of the benefits and challenges associated with family meals.

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Host:

Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky

Guests:     

Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Extension Professor and Specialist in Food and Nutrition

Sally Mineer, Extension Specialist for Professional Development

In this episode, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Sally Mineer sit down with Mindy McCulley to discuss FCS Day and the importance of dining in with your family.  Sally gives information about how to commit to dining in and Heather gives information about how 'dining in' gives you the ability to control ingredients, portion size and the environment of your meal.

These websites were referenced during the podcast or can help you plan your Dining In meal:

For more information at FCS Day and Dining in visit aafcs.org

For more information about meal preparation visit What's Cooking: USDA Mixing Bowl

For more information about Plate it up! Kentucky Proud visit the website, the Facebook Page or the YouTube Channel.

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