Treasure Valley Family & Consumer Sciences

05/19/2026

This fun FREE class is happening TONIGHT at the Middleton Parks and Rec! Hope to see you there!

Check out this upcoming FREE class on Potatoes! A fun presentation with free samples at the end. Register at: bit.ly/potatoes2026

04/23/2026

04/20/2026

Check out this FREE workshop taking place tomorrow night!

We are partnering with Middleton Community Center for this FREE opportunity to learn all about onions! The background on onions will be shared, along with planting considerations and local access options! Participants will learn all the ways that you can prepare onions at home to use in meals. Samples will also be provided at this class, register for your spot today at: https://bit.ly/onions2026
Community Center

04/15/2026

Join us for a FREE virtual class on Pressure Canning Made Easy on Thursday, April 16th at 11:00 PT/12:00 MT. Learn important steps to safely process food from your garden for shelf stable storage. Click here to register: www.bit.ly/pressure26

03/09/2026

Join us next week for robotics!
To register visit: bit.ly/adapay

03/09/2026

Join us next week for our Babysitters Training!
To register visit: bit.ly/adapay

02/03/2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with 4-H this summer? Check out the below opportunity through our 4-H STEM Corps Instructor role. This role will cover both Ada and Canyon Counties. If you have questions about the role reach out to Sendy Martinez (208-287-5900 or [email protected]).

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Y2u8fpJXGUqyCwS4JgSIU3OQcp1ZyMpDs8H3vnwVnmRUOU05VEswN1JVUjdBUkxEOU9GU09ZR0dFTC4u&route=shorturl

01/13/2026

Check out our Get the Dish! virtual cooking series on Youtube!

Topics include:

Scoop it up! 🍦
Homemade ice cream is easier (and more fun) than you think! Check out our Scoop It Up video recap from Get The Dish! and see how simple ingredients turn into a cool, delicious treat. ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vGP1X2DaJJs?si=5eHxcBdCc4JFTFX6

Cooking for 1 or 2 doesn’t have to mean more cost or more waste 🍽️
In Cooking for 1 or 2! from Get The Dish!, learn smart shopping strategies and simple cooking techniques that help stretch ingredients and turn leftovers into delicious “planned-over” meals. ▶️ Watch the recap on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/TyMv2Kr9Y6o?si=odX_QWtO2YtM9gML

Snack smarter, not harder 🥕🍎🥪
Our Get The Dish! Healthy Snacklebox Lunch video recap is live! Watch how simple, budget-friendly foods can turn into balanced, on-the-go meals the whole family will love. ▶️ Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/rdJy565sxTM?si=xtG8AZIobRWIcS43

Entertaining made easy (and delicious)! 🧀✨
In Charcuterie Board Basics from Get The Dish!, discover simple tips and tricks for building a fabulous charcuterie board that’s perfect for any gathering.
▶️ Watch the recap on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ic1p3BPFR-U?si=KbzXoGVxTg2fV4zr

No gluten? No problem. 🍽️✨
Catch our Game On, Grain Gone: Gluten-Free Cooking video recap from Get The Dish! and learn how to make delicious, naturally gluten-free meals.
▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/cGxJy6rBneI?si=xziUdt-Ohm-H9Xpr

Give a gift made with heart (and flavor)! 🎄✨
In Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen from Get The Dish!, discover creative food-based gift ideas that add a personal, homemade touch to your holiday giving.
▶️ Watch the recap on YouTube: https://youtu.be/azLM4i7gfio?si=uQNyB3_PBRl6pwJQ

Salmon, salmon…salmon! 🐟✨
In Salmon, Salmon…Salmon! from Get The Dish!, we’re cooking salmon three delicious ways. Learn simple techniques to create flavorful, nutritious meals that fit any occasion. ▶️ Watch the recap on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/KrgT8YAX5Jc?si=F3LY5p4cJ6XbUQ0u

Ever cooked with cactus? 🌵 In Cooking with Nopales (Cactus) from Get The Dish!, learn how this traditional, nutritious ingredient can be incorporated into everyday meals with simple techniques and flavorful results. ▶️ Watch the recap on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9wdFjwt9Jro?si=3nSJGxS3IfHRBrqx

01/06/2026

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12/11/2025

Did you know that today is National Cookie Day? We can't think of a better way to celebrate this day, than to make up a safe cookie mix in a jar. You can also just make these cookies up and enjoy them with some milk!