April 2024 Edition

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Thoughts from Ronda…

Hello All,

WOW!  April is here!  I hope you all are enjoying the time change and the warmer temperatures.  I know I sure am.

 A few things to keep in mind: 

 The Gallatin County Homemaker Council Meeting—April 1^st at 11:30 a.m.

 The Area N KY Homemaker Council Meeting—April 24^th, lunch at 11:30 a.m. and meeting starting at 1:00 p.m. at Owen County Extension Office.

 The Kentucky Extension Homemaker State Conference—May 7^th—9^th in Bowling Green KY—If you received a blue ribbon at the area meeting, I will need your item by May 1^st to take to the State Cultural Art Event.  (see the list below)

  Cultural Arts blue ribbon winners going to state:  Again, have these items to our office on May 1^st before 4:30 p.m.

· Linda Kahmann—Apparel Quilted Jacket
· Shirley Chipman—Embroidery Basic Bear Baby Quilt
· Sue Keller—Embroidery Machine Cardinals
· Sue Keller—Holiday Decoration Spring/Easter Hanging
· Ange Morris—Holiday Decoration Summer Ice Cream Pillow
· Sandy Stockdill—Painting Art Acrylic Vase w/Tulips
· Linda Kahmann—Quilts Hand Applique (hand quilted) Full Size Quilt (multicolor & flower)
· Sue Keller—Quilts Novelty (machine quilted stenciled embroidered) Colorful Elephant
· Sue Keller—Quilts Miscellaneous (hand or machine quilted) Ballerina

Until next month, be safe, be happy!

Ronda 

 

Upcoming Dates to Remember

April 1—11:30 am—Homemaker Council Meeting
 April 4—9 am—4 pm—The Embroidery Club will meet at the Extension Office.
 April 9—9 am—4 pm—The Fun Time Quilters Club will meet at the Extension Office
 April 9—6 pm—The Back to Basics Homemakers will meet at the Extension Office
 April 9—6:30 pm—The Napoleon Homemakers will meet at Zalla Lodge
 April 10—10:30 am—The Cross County Homemakers will meet at the Extension Office
 April 24—Administrative Professionals Day
 April 24—N. Ky. Area Homemaker Council—11:30 am— Owen Co. Extension Office.
April 26—2-6 pm—Retirement Open House for Cindy Sullivan
May 7-9—KEHA State Meeting—Bowling Green, Kentucky
May 12—Mother’s Day
May 18—Peony Festival 5K Fun Run/Walk—See enclosed Flyer for more information

 

Flower Pot People

May 2, 2024 - 4 to 6 pm

All materials will be Supplied by the Extension Office. Registration is Required. Call (859) 567-5481.

Space is limited!

 

Quilling Class

June 20, 2024—1:00 pm

All materials needed for this class will be supplied by the Extension Office. Registration is required. Class is limited to 15 participants. Call (859) 567-5481 to reserve your spot!

April Meyung will be the class instructor.

 

A Note from Co. President, Marie Allison:

Helen Walker, a longtime Homemaker, and past County President will be celebrating her 90th birthday on April 14th.  We would like to get the word out to all our Homemakers asking them to send a birthday card to Helen. Her address is: Helen Walker, Magnolia Springs Room 204, 7665 Ewing Blvd., Florence, KY 41042. As you all know, we have good intentions of sending them, but don’t always remember.  We thought maybe cards could be brought to their club meetings and filled out and the presidents could drop them off at the Extension Office. Shirley Chipman said she would be glad to take them to Helen.  Shirley and Janet McGaha are going to ask those from her church, the library and others in the community to send one as well. Their goal is for Helen to receive at least 90 cards for her birthday.

 

Cooking Through the Calendar
April—Lentil Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup dried lentils
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1/3 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce (optional)
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard (or yellow)
8 whole wheat hamburger buns

Directions:

1. Wash hands with warm water and soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds.
2. Wash fresh produce under cool running water, using a vegetable brush to scrub veggies with a firm surface. Dry and cut to prepare for this recipe.
3. Over medium heat, add oil to a medium-sized pot. Sauté bell pepper and onions until softened, about 4 minutes.
4. Add water, broth and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer.
5. Cover and cook for 25 minutes.
6. Stir in garlic powder, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder and mustard.
7. Enjoy the finished sloppy joe mixture on a bun.
8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Makes 8 servings—Serving Size: 1 lentil burger; Cost per recipe: $6.20; Cost per serving: $.78

Nutrition facts per serving: 320calories; 4.5g total fat; 1g saturated fat; 0g trans-fat; 0mg cholesterol; 480mg sodium; 55g total carbohydrate; 11g dietary fiber; 13g total sugars; 6g added sugars; 13g protein; 0% Daily Value of vitamin D; 10% Daily Value of calcium; 20% Daily Value of iron; 15% Daily Value of  potassium.

Source:  Adapted from https://www.spendwithpennies.com/lentil-sloppy-joes