October 2024 Homemaker News
October 2024 Edition
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Thoughts from Ronda…
Greetings All,
We are fast approaching that beautiful time of year. I hope you will have the opportunity to stop, breathe and take in all the gorgeous Fall colors and awesome decorations. We had a successful County Annual Meeting and enjoyed some wonderful entertainment from a talented young lady, Renne Hackett. Thank you to all who attended, volunteered and supported the Homemaker County Annual Meeting. Congratulations to those Homemakers and Club who received awards:
Gallatin County Fair Homemaker of the Year—Sally Berkshire
Gallatin County Fair Club of the Year—Fun Time Quilters
Gallatin County Outstanding Homemaker of the Year—Marie Allison
Please remember the classes that are coming up at the Extension Office:
Aging with Our Furry Friends—October 8th at 1:00 p.m.—Boone County Extension
Threading Your Way Through Homemaker Area Annual Meeting—October 10th (see flyer and registration form in this Newsletter)
Trucking into the Holidays--October 29 at 1:00 p.m.
Holidays with the Homemakers—November 19th at 1:00 p.m.—Carroll County Extension
Medicare Update 101—November 22—1 pm—-See enclosed flyer
Holiday Treasure Hunters—December 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Registration is required for all classes and events. Call our office to register.
Reminder: If you have not already paid your Homemaker Membership Dues of $10.00, please locate the membership form in this newsletter and drop it off at our office to do so by Friday, November 15th.
Until next month, take time for yourself each day and Be Safe!
Important Dates To Remember!
September 26: Crafting Calm—1:30 pm— will meet for the first of five sessions at the Extension Office—see enclosed flyer for more details
October 3: 9:00am-4:00pm—The Embroidery Club will meet at the Extension Office
October 8: Fun Time Quilters—9:00am- 4:00pm—will meet at the Extension Office
October 8: Back to Basics Homemakers—6:00pm—will meet at the Extension Office
October 8: Napoleon Homemakers—6:30pm—will meet at Zalla Lodge
October 9: 10:30am—The Cross County Homemakers—will meet at the Extension Office
October 10: 10 am—N. KY Area Homemaker Meeting—See Enclosed Flyer
October 3, 10, 17, 24: 1:30 pm—Crafting Calm— will meet at the Extension Office—See Enclosed Flyer for more information or to register
October 29—1:00 pm—Trucking into the Holidays—
October 31—Happy Halloween!
Trucking into the Holidays
Come join us in making a Holiday Decoration that will be enjoyed throughout the year!
Date: October 29, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Gallatin County Extension Office
Space is limited. Registration is required by calling (859) 567-5481.
If you cannot attend after registering, please call our office to cancel as we do have a waiting list. Supplies for this class cannot be given out. You must attend the class to complete the project!
Cooking Through the Calendar
October—Sweet Potato Hash
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
3/4 tsp. black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (1-inch cubes)
2 lbs. chicken breasts, fat trimmed and diced (1-inch cubes)
4 oz. baby spinach (about 4 cups)
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Directions:
- Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
- 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.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan or pot (3 quarts or larger) over medium heat.
- Add onion, salt, oregano, black pepper and garlic. Saute until onion and garlic begin to lose color; about 5 minutes.
- Add sweet potatoes and chicken and cook, uncovered. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and assure all ingredients are well mixed. Wash hands after handling raw poultry.
- Cook until chicken reaches 165 degrees F using a meat thermometer, about 15 minutes.
- Add spinach and vinegar and mix until spinach is thoroughly wilted and mixed with other ingredients. Serve.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Makes 8 servings—Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Cost per recipe: $14.17
Cost per serving: $1.77
Nutrition facts per serving: 270 calories; 6g total fat; 1g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 85mg cholesterol; 420mg sodium; 25g total carbohydrate; 4g dietary fiber; 6g total sugars; 0g added sugars; 28g protein; 0% Daily Value of vitamin D; 4% Daily Value of calcium; 10% Daily Value of iron; 15% Daily Value of potassium.
Source: Ruth Ann Kirk, Lawrence County EFNEP Assistant Senior, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
