The Young Professionals of Reno County are hosting a cooking class on 1/29 at Apron Strings in Hutchinson.
The event will run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Participants will prepare:
Beer-Candied Bacon Sticks
Cast Iron Skillet Queso Fundido with Corn Chips
Mini Greek Burgers
Cocktail: Michelada (Spicy tomato and beer cocktail) or Beer Margarita (with team colored salted rims)
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Historical brand applications dated back to 1939 are currently being made available by the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA). Limited historic brand books are also available for sale to the public in hard copy format.
Kansas began recording brands in 1939, and from that time each application has been kept on file. As technology has advanced, applications are now available online, and previous applications have been saved electronically for state documentation. The historical paper records are now available to the public for a limited time on a first come, first serve basis.
Ranchers with an interest in searching for specific active brands or brands available for registration may do so on the KDA website. Ranchers can search for brands via character type, brand character and physical location of the brand. Search results will provide users with information such as availability of a brand or the owner of the existing brand.
Books from 1998, 2003 and 2008 are available for purchase at a discounted price. Items are limited and expected to sell out quickly. To order these books, click here and select the online form specifying which book you would like to receive. The 2008 edition of the brand book is also available online in PDF format, along with annual supplements
For more information, contact Pat Schumaker, KDA Brands Recorder at: 785-564-6609
785-564-6609 or visit the KDA Brands Program webpage, www.agriculture.ks.gov/brands.
People try many different methods to avoid catching a cold or flu during the winter months. One thing to remember is that simple diet choices can boost our immune system, said Susan Mills-Gray, Nutrition and Health Education specialist with University of Missouri Extension. The following list includes simple things that can boost the immune system to work at peak performance.
See the complete list in the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.
By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
Did we have a fall? I am ready for spring! And ready to plant.
Kale is one of these vegetables that has multi- purpose qualities and can be planted early.
This relative of the cabbage family is used for its crinkled leaves. It can be cooked or used as garnish as a substitute for parsley. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Kale is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables and can withstand very low temperatures while maintaining its
characteristic dark green to purplish color. Vitamin A is great for your vision, your skin as well as helping to prevent lung and oral cavity cancers. High in Vitamin C, Kale is very helpful for your immune system, your metabolism and your hydration. Vitamin C is also helpful to maintain cartilage and join flexibility.
Kale is high in calcium. Per calorie, kale has more calcium than milk, which aids in preventing bone loss, preventing osteoporosis and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Kale is low in calorie, high in fiber and has zero fat. One cup of kale has only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat. It is great for aiding in digestion and elimination with its great fiber content. It�s also filled with so many nutrients such as vitamins, folate and magnesium.
* Varieties. Common varieties include Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch, Vates, and Dwarf Siberian. Many oriental varieties are available to produce ornamental foliage known as flowering kale.
* When to plant. Kale is cold tolerant and can be planted in early to mid-March for a spring crop or in early August for a fall crop.
* Spacing. Plant seeds �-� inch deep and thin seedlings to a plant every 8-12 inches in the row. Rows can be up to 15 inches apart.
* Harvesting. Pick older, lower leaves when they are full sized and tender. Cold weather improves the flavor. Kale can be left in the garden and used until a severe freeze damages the crop, usually in early December.
Common concerns
You will want to watch kale growing in your garden for aphid. Aphids can be controlled with insecticidal soap, horticultural oil and permethrin, etc. Remember to read and follow label directions for use.
Parents, be warned that a RED and GREEN alert has been declared by family support professionals who want you and your children to experience positive relationships during (and beyond) the holiday season.
During the holidays, parents who are already stressed in their daily lives are subject to additional stressors that can take away from what is supposed to be a jolly season. Make a decision to take time to slow down. Make time each day for you and your loved ones so that all of you will experience the benefits of the holiday season.
According to Karen Debord, Ph.D., a North Carolina child development state extension specialist, stress works like this:
The holiday season can be a time of pile up. The main additional pressures are related to finances, family and time. Expectations that are unrealistic will contribute to you feeling more stressed. For example, if your family has an unresolved conflict, it is unlikely that perfect peace will occur just because of the holiday.
The following lists are suggestions from family education and support professionals to help minimize the stress and maximize the gifts of the season…
For these helpful suggestions, check out the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.org/
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