‘Festive Feasts’ virtual workshop returns with holiday meal prep
It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is just around the corner again, and many people will look forward to cooking festive meals.
“A Healthy Table, Festive Feasts” is a special holiday-themed virtual cook-along workshop with University of Florida family and consumer sciences (FCS) experts. One admission grants access to all four hourlong sessions: Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Tickets are $20 for all four classes; register now at tinyurl.com/AHT-FestiveFeasts2021.
“We’ve had a lot of interest from folks who want to use fall flavors to create a healthy meal for their families but just don’t know where to start. This program gives you the opportunity to try out new recipes, flavors and cooking skills right in your own home,” said Jill Breslawski, UF/IFAS Extension Okaloosa and Walton counties’ FCS agent and one of the presenters.
Each session will feature the process to prepare a thematic recipe, which will be provided in advance so that participants may purchase ingredients and join in the live cooking demonstration. While the dish cooks, other presenters will share techniques and pointers, and each session closes with a family time tip and/or de-stressing activity from Nelly Nelson, UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County FCS agent.
Sept. 21 | Fresh Florida Fall Flavors
Highlights for this session include the cook-along activity (a pork, apple and squash skillet dinner), how to dry fry, and reasons to buy local produce.
Sept. 28 | Comfort foods: Soups and breads
Highlights for this session include two cook-along activities (a five-ingredient soup and a pumpkin soup), and breadmaking pointers like kneading and the difference between quick and yeast breads.
Oct. 19 | Healthier holidays
Highlights for this session include the cook-along activity (air fryer squash), knife tips and safety, and healthy recipe conversion and substitution options.
Oct. 26 | Turkey talk
Highlights for this session include the cook-along activity (cranberry sauce), turkey prep (basting, temperature checking and carving), and how to store leftovers.
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