FCE Lessons - Food Topics
Coffee Break - What's in Your Cup?
Coffee has a long history and is the most traded commodity in the world. It has great economic significance for many countries. Even with a coffee shop on every corner, the US is far down the list for coffee consumption. Learn about this energizing and aromatic little bean from past centuries to modern day, and from a seedling to your cup.
Prepared by: Jeanne Brandt, Linn County
Stretching Your Food Dollars - Using Good Strategies at Home and at the Grocery Store
This lesson focuses on saving money at the grocery store. We will talk about making a food plan, adopting cost-saving shopping strategies, and healthy ways to save money with economical food preparation techniques.
Prepared by Anne Bloom, Wallowa County
Oregon Cranberries
Famous for their bright red color and characteristic taste, Cranberries are a significant Oregon crop. Learn about the history, harvest and uses of these nutritious little jewels.
Prepared by: Jeanne Brandt & Kelly Streit, Washington and Clackamas County
Whole Grain Foods for Every Meal of the Day
Discover the awesome variety of whole grain foods you can eat for every meal of the day. Learn the basic facts about a “Kernel of Wheat”, 10 Tips for choosing whole grain foods, how to cook whole grain foods, become a “Food Hero” by using and sharing these recipes using whole grains! We want everyone to see how easy it can be to add whole grains to daily choices. We hope this lesson, tip sheets, whole grain resources and recipes, will have everyone wanting to add more whole grain foods as a natural part of every meal of the day!
Prepared by: Renee Carr and Tobi Page (Multnomah County Nutrition Education Program/Moore Family Center Outreach Program)
Spices of India
How many spices in your cupboard originate from India? Some are spices we use daily, some are exotic and mysterious! Discover new flavors or combinations of flavors and look at health related claims made about many of these spices.
Prepared by Janice Gregg, Linn/Benton Counties
Go Green: Growing and Enjoying Leafy Greens
It is easy to get into a rut when preparing meals. Leafy greens like kale, chard and collards can expand the variety in our meals and they all pack a wallop of nutritional value! It is very simple to grow your own in a garden or in containers. Greens grow well in a winter garden, too. Growing instructions and easy recipes will be included in the lesson.
Prepared by Debra Minar Driscoll, Polk and Yamhill Counties
Cheeses of the World
Explore origins of cheese and cheese-making, and learn how cheese can be part of a healthy diet. Participants will learn some differences in cheeses and participate in a tasting activity to begin to recognize differences.
Prepared by Glenda Hyde and Emilee Hugie (Deschutes County and Warm Springs)
