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Nutrition Know How – Making Your Life Easier

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Nutrition Know How is an educational blog, developed by UNL-Extension food and nutrition staff in Douglas/Sarpy County, with relevant and practical food and nutrition articles posted in reverse-chronological order. We find blogging a creative way to reach people with the great scientific knowledge and resources we have regarding eating and making it practical. Our goal is to help people find ways to eat healthy on a daily basis in an informal and personal way. We enjoy providing specific tips for individuals to improve
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Food Safety and the Slow Cooker

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One of my favorite appliances, not just during the winter, but during all times of the year is my slow cooker. During the winter, being welcomed home with the smell of taco soup (*see recipe below). In the summer, avoiding introducing heat into the house. And during anytime of the year it takes less electricity than using the oven. Although it is one of my favorite, I still need to remember to implement good food safety practices when I am using my
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A Love Affair With Finger Foods

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We all have a love affair with finger foods. The words "hors d'oeuvre" and "appetizer" are at most times interchangeable. The main difference is that hors d'oeuvres are served outside the meal and are typically finger foods, whereas appetizers can also be the first course of a meal. Call them anything you like--both hors d'oeuvres and appetizers are eaten with drinks before the main meal. Served at a party, they can be a meal themselves. Here are a few different types
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