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University of Maine Cooperative Extension EFNEP
🍎🏃Food & Nutrition Education
🍽️ Recipes & Resources
✏️ FREE 1-on-1 or group classes, sign-up below!

https://linktr.ee/umaine_efnep Both adults and youth learn new skills in food preparation, choosing healthy foods on a budget, and starting an active lifestyle. Contact your county Cooperative Extension office for more information. Cooperative Extension county directory: http://extension.umaine.edu/county-offices/.

05/28/2026

UMaine Cooperative Extension Bulletin Highlight! 🍓

Vegetables and Fruit for Health: Strawberries

Taste summer’s sweetness straight from the field. Local Maine strawberries are bursting with flavor and nutrients!

- In-season strawberries = best taste and value.
- One cup provides 100% of your daily Vitamin C.
- Shop local: farmers markets, farm stands, or pick-your-own patches.
- Freeze now to enjoy them year round.

Learn more and get storage, selection, and prep tips in the full bulletin: 👉https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4268e/

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05/21/2026

🗣️ Don’t just take our word for it, hear from EFNEP community partners themselves!

School Teacher Testimonial about EFNEP: "This program has been instrumental in creating a 'team' atmosphere. There's nothing like working together to create great recipes. It has also allowed a few of my students to open up at school and be more interactive. One student has enjoyed this class so much that they are now pursuing cooking as a career after high school."

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05/14/2026

Are you looking for nutrition education for your class or program? See if your audience is eligible for EFNEP classes on our Partner with Us webpage! 😁

The "Partner with Us" page allows you to contact us with any questions regarding our program or classes. You can also check to see how EFNEP is making a difference in the state of Maine!

There is a panel of icons at the bottom of the screen that also references different pages on our website: Free Classes, Recipes, Spoonful Blog, Partner with Us, Impact, and Staff.

➡️ EFNEP Partner with Us webpage: https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/efnep/partner/
➡️ How EFNEP is Making a Difference: https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/efnep/making-a-difference/

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05/07/2026

Recipe Highlight: Brunching Burrito ‼️ Recently featured on UMaine Extension's Spoonful Blog, use this recipe to kickstart your mornings.

🌯 Six ingredients for an effective, protein-packed way to start your day.
~ Brunching Burrito ~
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 2 Tablespoons cheese, shredded (cheddar or American)
- 2 Tablespoons green pepper, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons onion, chopped
- 1 flour tortilla
- Salsa (optional).

Directions:
1. Crack egg into a small bowl.
2. Add milk and mix with a fork.
3. Melt butter in a small frying pan.
4. Add egg mixture, and cook over medium heat.
5. When the egg mixture begins to thicken, add pepper and onion.
6. Stir and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Top with cheese. Place tortilla on a plate. Put cooked egg mixture on the tortilla and wrap. If desired, top burrito with salsa.

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04/30/2026

🚨Check out what the EFNEP team has been up to!

Last month, EFNEP collaborated with UMaine student organizations, CNTSP and SWell, to host a fun Healthy Snack Bar event in the Memorial Union Wade Center. Students stopped by to make their very own quick and easy oatmeal packets in just a few simple steps!

1️⃣ Grab a baggie
2️⃣ Add a ½ cup of oats
3️⃣ Add additional toppings (raisins, cinnamon, brown sugar)

Want to catch us on campus next time? Follow along to stay updated on our upcoming events (and yes… we usually bring free food 😁)

➡️ Check out the recipe here: https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/recipes/oatmeal-packets/

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04/23/2026

💙 Exceeding expectations, creating curiosity, and forming friendships ... EFNEP Community Education Assistants are making a difference! 😁

Testimonial from an EFNEP partner: “The program met and exceeded my expectations. It was by far the students' favorite course and attendance on those days was outstanding! They created a great bond with Deb Barnett.”

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04/16/2026

🍓Try out UMaine Extension's Strawberry Salsa today, it’s the perfect mix of sweet and spice! ✨ Save or share this post!
🍓 Strawberry Salsa Recipe (UMaine Extension): https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/recipes/strawberry-salsa/

🍓 Ingredients (to make 8, 1/4 cup servings):
- 2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or mint
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper (optional)

🍓Directions:
1. Clean the kitchen area and wash hands with soap and water.
2. Gently rinse produce and fresh herbs under cold running water. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
3. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix together.
4. For more flavorful salsa, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Storage:
- Refrigerate any leftovers as soon as possible or within 2 hours for safety.
- Use leftovers within 4 days.

This recipe is a great addition to tacos, on grilled chicken, or with UMaine Extension’s baked cinnamon tortilla chips!

⬇️ Let us know in the comments below if you enjoy strawberry salsa a different way!

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04/13/2026

Passionate about nutrition education? We are too, and we're hiring!
✏️ University of Maine Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is hiring a Community Education Assistant to teach nutrition to youth and adults in Somerset County.

📍 Office location - Skowhegan, Maine
🕗 40 Hours/Week - Full-Time
‼️ Responsibilities, schedule, and pay can all be found with the link below
📄 Applications are due April 17, 2026
Please contact Alex Bosse with any questions - [email protected]

Find the full job description and application on our website: https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/efnep/

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168 College Ave
Orono, ME
04469

Website

https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/efnep/

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