Fresh on DeK

Kid-Friendly Veggies and Fruits | Check out more at www.FoodTalk.org! If you are searching for delicious snacks that kids really enjoy, and you want them to be nutritious and not just filling, here are our Top 5 snacks for little ones.

🎄✨ Explore a healthier take on your beloved holiday dishes with our latest blog. From scrumptious sides to guilt-free desserts, these ten recipes will add a nutritious twist to your holiday celebrations. Dive into the joy of cooking and savor the goodness of the season! 🍽️💚

10 Recipes for the 2023 Holiday Season | Check out more at www.FoodTalk.org! The holidays are a great time to be around family, friends – and food! If you’re looking for a healthy twist on your favorite holiday dishes or wanting to try something new, you’ll love these ten recipes for this year’s holiday season.

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension is calling for applications for Fresh on DeK, the DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market, stops for 2024.

The applications will be open from Dec. 11, 2023, to Jan. 26, 2024.

Launched in May 2015, Fresh on DeK has raised awareness about the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption for healthy living by providing fresh, affordable produce and food demonstrations to county residents.

Communities, businesses, or organizations can apply to be a Fresh on DeK stop. The proposed location must be in a food desert and must be able to provide a liaison to organize the site. The site must also have a street-level parking area that is highly visible, large enough to safely park a 45-foot mobile unit and a pop-up market that’s easy for customers to access and park without hazard.

The market visits areas around the county each week, beginning in the spring and running 16 weeks. To apply to be a Fresh on DeK stop, visit www.freshondek.com and click “Fresh on DeK 2024 Season Information” or use the following link: https://bit.ly/FODApp2024

The DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market is a program of DeKalb County Extension with support from the DeKalb County Board of Health. The program is made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For information regarding the application process or other Extension programs, contact DeKalb County Extension at 404-298-4080, [email protected] or visit www.freshondek.com.

DeKalb to Hold Christmas Food Distribution Saturday Dec. 16 beginning at 9 a.m. First come, first served!

To find a location near you, please visit https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/news/dekalb-hold-christmas-food-distribution-dec-16

Very Best Vegan Recipes | Check out more at www.FoodTalk.org! Vegan recipes that are easy to whip up and affordable can be hard to come by. Search no more! Check out this compilation of our favorite vegan dishes.

🥕 It’s December, which means that Georgia-grown carrots are ready to be harvested just in time for your holiday meals! These orange vegetables are high in Vitamin A which can help prevent loss of eyesight. 🥕 https://foodtalk.org/en/blog/carrots

Spice up your Leftovers | Check out more at www.FoodTalk.org! Imagine you cooked way too much baked chicken, rice, and steamed broccoli for dinner on Monday. How do you spice up the leftovers so you don’t get bored by Tuesday?

Okay y’all, it’s about that time to take that turkey out and start thawing to get ready for the big day. Thank you Bibb County GA Cooperative Extensionfor your great reminder of thawing and roasting times.

Food safety is important! Don't forget to thaw your turkey properly.
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