Torrie’s Top Tips with Torrie Smith

02/08/2023

Come join us for a great opportunity to learn!

The Extension Office is excited to announce we will be conducting beginner level water bath canning classes. Each participant will go home with a jar of goodies after each class.

Each date will have TWO sessions: 1:00 PM or 5:30 PM.
Dates and topics are:
April 4 - Jelly
April 18 - Salsa
May 2 - Jam
May 16 - Pickles

Cost is $10 for one class or $35 for all four.
Location is Carroll Electric Community Room.
Preregistration is required.

Call the Extension Office at 870-423-2958 for more information.

04/15/2022

The Carroll County Extension Office will be hosting a ServSafe Manager's course and exam May 19 at Carroll Electric Community Room in Berryville. Preregistration and prepayment is required to hold your spot for the course and exam. Deadline to register is May 12.
Please, contact the extension office to register.
All food services are required to have someone certified in the ServSafe Manager's Course in the building while food is being served.

02/21/2022

Tip: Split to Save! Direct a part of your paycheck to go directly into a savings account to . You can do this through your HR dept at work or by setting up an auto-transfer at your bank or credit union. ,

02/11/2022

8 weeks to a healthier "You"? Don't mind if we do! 🥦

Incorporate 5 🖐 simple daily habits that can improve YOUR health. This 8-week challenge starts on Valentine’s Day! There is still time to register! Register NOW ➡ https://livingwellchallenge.uada.edu/start/

01/16/2022

Whether you have a brand new machine or are still making do with an older model, there are some things you can do to get the most from your machine.

🧺 Fill it up. Clothes washers use about the same amount of energy regardless of the size of the load, so run full loads whenever possible.

🧺 Wash in cold water. Water heating consumes about 90% of the energy it takes to operate a washer. Washing in cold water will generally do a good job of cleaning. Switching your temperature setting from hot to warm can cut energy use. Using the cold cycle reduces energy use even more.

🧺 Use a drying rack or hang clothes outside. Where and when possible, air-drying clothes instead of using a dryer not only saves energy, but also helps them last longer.

🧺 Avoid the sanitary cycle. This super hot cycle, available on some models, increases energy use significantly. Only use it when absolutely necessary.

🧺 Activate the high spin speed option. If possible choose a high spin speed option to reduce the amount of remaining moisture in your clothes after washing to reduce drying time.

🧺 Leave the door open after use. Front-loading washers use airtight seals to prevent water from leaking while the machine is in use. Leave the door ajar for an hour or two after use to allow moisture to evaporate.

🧺 Rinse the washer every month. Some manufacturers recommend rinsing the washer each month by running a normal cycle with 1 cup of bleach to help reduce the risk of mold or mildew buildup.

Learn more about getting the most out of your washing machine ➡ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/howard/news/fcs/may-2016/getting-the-most-from-your-clothes-washer.aspx

11/09/2021

You don't have to wait until the night before to start cooking your yummy cookies. You can bake them now and freeze! Learn how to keep that great quality while saving time. https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/white/small-steps-to-healthy-habits/posts/CAHDesserts.aspx

10/27/2021

Purging the pantry this weekend? Keep this chart handy to know the proper pantry storage time for shelf stable foods to ensure your food is ! You can also download the FoodKeeper app for tips to maximize the freshness and quality of items! https://go.usa.gov/xGtXx

10/07/2021

Check out my friends' podcast! Here to teach you all things you claim to have never learned!

Do you or a young person in your life need a little help with learning how to "adult"? Have you ever asked yourself "Why didn't anyone teach me this in school?"

10/06/2021

Who is ready for Halloween?!?

Check out these tips I shared on the At Home page about enjoying your trick-or-treat loot!

Halloween is right around the corner which means your kids will soon be flushed with candy! Check out these 4 tricks to enjoying Halloween treats!

https://www.uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-wellness/at-home-with-uaex/posts/food/trick-or-treat.aspx

09/23/2021

Harvesting the last of your tomatoes? Check out our resources on canning! ➡️https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/PDF/FSFCS07.pdf

08/25/2021

Delta variant symptoms can seem like allergies or a cold. Get checked if you have fever, headache and a stuffy or runny nose.