Thursdays Adult Sewing, 9am to 11am

Thursdays Weight The Reality Series, 10:00am

Mar. 5 Knitting Club, 9:30am

Mar. 6 Area Cultural Arts entry check in, 9:00am

Mar. 6 Toolbox Series, Garden News by Brenda Johnson, Master Gardener

Mar. 8 #Adulting, Home Organization, 5:30pm

Mar. 9 Arts & Crafts Day, HACKS 9:30am

Mar. 12 Quilt Club, 9:30am

Mar. 19 Quilt Club, 9:30am

Mar. 20 Bags of Love, 9:30am

Mar. 22 Estate Planning Seminar, 3-5pm

Mar. 26 Garden Club, 9:30am

Mar. 27 Board meeting, 9:30am

Mar. 28 Gardening is for Everyone lesson, 10am,call to reserve, 554-9520

March 2018 Notes from President Elaine Stevens

Well here we are already in March! Time is flying by so be sure to read your newsletter for all the great things happening in Extension homemakers for the month. With things moving so quickly our extension year will be come to an end before you know it. We will be needing committee members for the County Annual Day, Nomination Committee, and a few others. So get ready to help make this an awesome year!!

"Let's get a membership drive rolling!" A good time to invite a guest to attend a homemakers meeting with you is March! Think of someone, a relative, friend or acquaintance who may enjoy meeting new people, learning something new and involving themselves in something exciting and new. Invite them to your next meeting. You both will get a boost from this. March is the beginning of the newness of spring. Let's renew our clubs and strengthen our bonds with one another.

2nd Vice President Diane Shrewsberry

Upcoming Events

2018Master Food Volunteer Training

Thursdays May 3rd to June 7th

10am-1pm$50

Do you enjoy cooking?Do you have time to volunteer?

Do you enjoy working with people?Would you like to sharpen your culinary skills?

If you answered yes to the above questions ask us more about the Master Food Volunteer Program.

County Hubs for LessonsMcCracken (270) 554-9520Marshall (270) 527-3285

Graves (270) 247-2334Hickman (270) 653-2231

“Gardening is for Everyone” Lesson

Are you interested in growing fresh vegetable for your family? Limited to a small space or patio? Looking for ideas to “refresh your family garden? Want

to grow vegetables for the first time? Join us for gardening for everyone.

Clubs & Mailbox members please call the Extension office and tell us when you will be attending the class. Deadline to call is no later than 1 week ahead of class time .

March 28 10am

Arts & Crafts“Hacks”

March 9, 9:30am

Take things you have in your home and turn them into something useful for household use and organization.

#Adulting“Home Organization”

March 8, 5:30pm to 7pm

Professional Organizer Mandy Anderson.Sign up required.

Estate March 22 3-5pmPlanning Seminar

A program to help put you in charge of your financial future, asset distribution and the legacy

you create during your lifetime.

Topics to be Addressed:Medicaid, VA Benefits, Long Term Insurance,

Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Funeral Preplanning and answers to

your questions concerning Estate PlanningPre registration is required.

Call 270-554-9520.This is a FREE seminar.

The multicooker craze

The “instant pot,” a small kitchen appliance, is the latest craze to hit the culinary world with consumers touting health benefits and ease of use in the trendy appliance.The Instant Pot is just one brand of multicooker. Several companies manufacture multicookerslike the Instant Pot. Multicookers have several different functions all contained in one unit. A single appliance can be used to steam, sauté, brown, slow cook, pressure cook, make yogurt or stir food while it is cooking. It depends on the unit design and brand. The multicooker offers some great advantages over other machines. One appliance does it all so there is no need to have several different ones taking up counter space. The pressure cooker does not blow up as several safeguards have been put in place to prevent the unit from exploding. It’s fairly quick and easy to use. You can start off by browning or sautéing then transition to a slow or pressure cooking method for the same pan within seconds.Before using, read the manual to discover the features and become familiar with your new appliance. Keep the manual with the appliance or in a handy location for future use. Also, make sure to register your new appliance so the manufacturer will have a record of your purchase in the event of a malfunction or recall. Depending on the unit size, you may be limited on how much you can cook at once. You may need to invest in additional dishes or pans, made specifically for use inside the multicookerto get the most from your machine. For certain

functions, cooking times do not include pre-heat time. For example, if a recipes says, “done in seven minutes,” you might need to plan for an additional seven minutes heating time prior to cooking and additional release times depending on natural or quick release. The multicooker is a great small appliance, and the more you use it, the more comfortable and creative you become when preparing food.Source: Jennifer Bridge, Extension agent for family and consumer sciences education, Meade County

Quilts to be Displayed at the McCracken County Library

If you would like to display your quilts at the McCracken County Library during the quilt show, please have them to the Extension office before March 29, 2018. The library will hang them on

April 2 & 3. Must be labeled with your name, phone number, and say McCracken Co. Extension on label pinned to each quilt you bring in so they can be returned

to you.SMALL QUILTS ONLY

NVONJuly 16-19 ( leaving Sun., July 15th)

Peewaukee, Wisconsin

Registration $140 includes mealsHotel $99 night

NVON.org to register

If interested, please call the office to sign up, 270-554-9520.

If there is enough there may be a bus going.

Contact Linda Kaletch for more information.270-876-7509

Adult Sewing FairMay 4th 9am to 12pm

Come join the adult sewing instructors for a fun filled morning of what we offer in the area

of sewing. We will be demonstrating their sewing skills and displaying an array of finely

hand crafted garment and crafts. Demonstrations, door prizes and giveaways as

well as a tour of our new sewing room. If you’re brand new to sewing (hand or machine)

or you'd just like a refresher course you’ve found a place.

Chowder Made Easy

Nutrition facts per serving:310 calories; 9g total fat; 4g saturated fat;0g trans fat; 65mg cholesterol; 730mg sodium; 21g carbohydrate; 3g fiber; 8g sugar; 28g protein

Source: Adapted from Tammy Kelly, North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Kindness Quote

“Live one day at a time and be sure to take time for yourself”.

Elaine StevensPresident, McCracken County Extension Homemakers

Melt butter or oil in a large saucepan. Add onion, celery, potatoes, carrots, corn (if using), water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Cut cod fillets into bite size pieces. Add fish and cook an additional 10 minutes. Add milk, stir and cook until heated through but do not allow the

chowder to boil. Serve. Makes 4 servings. Serving size: 1 cup

Ingredients:1 pound cod (or other white fish) fillet, frozen2 T butter or cooking oil1 medium onion, chopped½ cup celery, chopped2 cups raw potatoes, peeled & cubed½ cup carrots, coarsely chopped1 cup fresh or frozen corn (optional)2 cups water1 tsp. salt¾ tsp. pepper1 cup milk

McCracken County Cooperative Extension2025 New Holt RoadPaducah, KY 42001-9755

Phone:(270) 554-9520

Events held at the address below unless stated otherwise.