Family and Robyn Rapp Extension Educator Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H Youth Dev. & Int. C.E.D. rant County lahoma Cooperave Extension ce Consumer Sciences 112 E. uthrie Rm 301 Courthouse Medford, K 73759 580-395-2134; FAX: 580-395-2615; www.oces.ostate.edu/grant; robyn.rapp@ostate.edu

December 2013 January 2014 10 Tips for a Thinner Holiday Season In This Issue Page 2: Thanksgiving and Christmas only come around cide what you're going to choose. Then select − Note from Robyn once a year, so why not go ahead and splurge? reasonable-sized portions of foods you cannot Because gaining weight during the holiday sea- live without. − Small Business son is a national pastime. Year after year, most Try to resist the temptation to go back for sec- Saturday of us pack on at least a pound (some gain ond helpings. − Pecan Pie more) during the holidays -- and keep the extra Cheesecake weight permanently. Choose the Best Bets on the Buffet. Page 3: But the holidays do not have to sabotage your While each of us has our own favorites, keep in − OHCE News & weight, experts say. With a little know-how, you mind that some holiday foods are better choic- Notes can satisfy your desire for traditional favorites es than others. Page 4: and still enjoy a guilt-free feast. After all, being "White turkey meat, plain vegetables, roasted − Capitol Tour stuffed is a good idea only if you are a turkey! sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, defatted Get Active gravy, and pumpkin pie tend to be the best bets because they are lower in fat and calories." Create a calorie deficit by exercising to burn off Slowly Savor extra calories before you ever indulge in your favorite foods, suggests Connie Diekman, MEd, Eating slowly, putting your fork down between RD, former president of the American Dietetic bites, and tasting each mouthful is one of the Association (ADA). easiest ways to enjoy your meal and feel satis- fied with one plate full of food, experts say. "'Eat less and exercise more' is the winning for- mula to prevent weight gain during the holi- Go Easy on Alcohol days," Diekman says. Make fitness a family Don't forget those alcohol calories that can add adventure, recommends Susan Finn, PhD, RD, up quickly. chair of the American Council on Fitness and "Have a glass of wine or a wine spritzer and Nutrition: "Take a walk early in the day and then between alcoholic drinks, (or) enjoy sparkling again after dinner. water," says Diekman. "this way you stay hydrat- Eat Breakfast ed, limit alcohol calories, and stay sober." While you might think it makes sense to save Be Realistic up calories for the big meal, experts say eating The holiday season is a time for celebration. a small meal in the morning can give you more With busy schedules and so many extra tempta- control over your appetite. Start your day with a tions, this is a good time to strive for weight small but satisfying breakfast " maintenance instead of weight loss. Lighten Up "Shift from a mindset of weight loss to weight Whether you are hosting dinner or bringing a maintenance," says Finn. "You will be ahead of few dishes to share, make your recipes healthi- the game if you can avoid gaining any weight er with less fat, sugar, and calories. over the holidays." "There is more sugar and fat in most recipes Focus on Family and Friends than is needed, and no one will notice the dif- The holiday season is not just about the deli- ference if you skim calories by using lower calo- cious bounty of food. It's a time to celebrate rie ingredients," says Diekman. relationships with family and friends. Her suggestions: "The main event should be family and friends Police Your Portions socializing, spending quality time together, not Holiday tables are bountiful and beautiful dis- just what is on the buffet," says Finn. plays of traditional family favorites. Before you Taken from an article by Kathleen M. Zelman, fill your plate, survey the buffet table and de- MPH, RD, LD

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Note from Robyn Last night on Jay Leno he asked people on the street Thanksgiving trivia. It was hysterical and sad! The people they "showed" didn't know anything!!! Jay asked what year was the first Thanksgiving? The answer was 1966! He asked what do we see depicted on pilgrim shoes and hats? The answer was moccasins!!?? Another person said that Benjamin Franklin was the president that made Thanksgiving a national holiday! Another said that Ronald Reagan did in 1994 when he was president!! When asked what a male turkey is called the answer was Fred! Leno asked what illness can you get if your turkey isn't cooked correctly it sounds like an Italian name? The kid answered Guido!!! (You can watch the segment on line.)

The some of the real answers are: The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621! Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday. The first Thanksgiving was three days long! Happy Thanksgiving - Robyn

Small Business Saturday Pecan Pie Caramel Cheesecake November 30, 2013 Crust- Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to 3 cups graham cracker crumbs the support of local, small businesses across the 1/2 cup melted butter country. Created by American Express in 2010, 1/2 cup granulated sugar shoppers are encouraged to shop small every Filling- year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The 3-8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened special day has grown into a movement that mil- 2 large eggs lions of individuals, businesses and communities 3/4 cup granulated sugar have embraced nationwide. In 2012, Small Busi- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ness Saturday generated estimated consumer 1/2 cup all purpose flour spending of $5.5 billion. 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon Learn more about shopping small, rallying your 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg neighborhood for the cause and preparing your Topping- business for the event all at https:// 1 1/2 cups toasted pecan halves www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/ 2 cups good quality caramel sauce (homemade would be Shop-Small . best ) Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients for the crust until moist. Press into a 10 inch Scissors spring form pan and set aside. For the filling, in a stand mixer, whip cream cheese and sug- If you would like to order Gingher ar together until smooth. With mixer on low, stir in vanilla scissors, request an order form and eggs, one at a time. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl and stir again. Whip in flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Scrape from the extension office and sides and stir again if necessary. Pour filling into prepared return the form and money by crust and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes until December 10. cheesecake is set and hardly jiggles if at all when moved. Remove from oven and cool completely to room tempera- ture. Arrange pecan halves over top entire cheesecake a circle. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Once ready to serve, run a knife around edges of cheese- cake and remove sides of spring form pan. To serve you can either drizzle 1 cup of warm caramel syrup over entire cheesecake and cut or cut first and drizzle individual pieces. Dec. 2013/Jan. 2014 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES STRENGTHENING OKLAHOMA FAMILIES PAGE 3

Grant County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) Grant County FCS Strengthening Oklahoma Families Grant County OHCE News and Notes Dec. 2013/Jan. 2014

Grant County OSU Extension Office 112 E. Guthrie Room 301 Courthouse Medford, Oklahoma

State OHCE Opportunity 2014 OHCE Lesson Training Selections Grant County Oklahoma Home and Community Education members have the opportunity to file for Please rank your choices in the following areas and return state OHCE officer or committee positions. Details this form by November 27 to: and forms are available in the Extension Office or Grant County OSU Cooperative Extension Office, 112 E. online at http://ohce.okstate.edu/resources . Forms are Guthrie Room 301 Courthouse Medford, Oklahoma 73759 due to the county office by January 10. Resource Management (rank 1 through 4) ____ 40 Gallon Challenge-Conserving Water Dorothy Rapp, State Cultural Enrichment member ____ Homemade Beauty ____ Be Prepared in a Disaster Dates to remember ____ Things Your Burglar Won’t Tell You ♦ Marland Mansion Tour December 4, 2013 Cultural Enrichment (rank 1 through 2) ♦ December Lesson Leader class December ____ Clever Things to Make Your Life Easier ____ How Can “Pinterest” Help You 19 th , 10:00am Commissioners room Family Issues (rank 1 through 3) ♦ Membership awards due January 10, 2014 ____ Genealogy- Looking Up Your Family’s Roots ♦ Award Books due January 10th ____ Stress Free Holidays- Personal Issues ♦ Summary of years OHCE work from each ____ It All Begins at the Family Table group due to Brenda by January 10 th Leadership/Membership (rank 1 through 3) ____ OHCE Special Interest Groups ____ OHCE Members Mentoring Other Adults ____ Standards of Quality in Judging Fair Exhibits Healthy Living (rank 1 through 4)

____ Tai Chi for You and Me ____ Gadgets to Make Life Easier (Assistive Technology) ____ Gluten Free Myths ____ Immunizations for All Ages Scissors District Lesson (choose 1) If you would like to order Gingher ____ Home Design for Aging in Place scissors, request an order form ____ I’ll Do It If…..Five Behaviors that Lead to Increased Savings or Decreased Spending from the extension office and State Lesson (choose 1) return the form and money by _____ Different Cuts of Meats- December 10. How to Prepare for Tenderness ____ Travel De-Stress Ideas for Workshops (for example: Canning, Crocheting, etc.)

Ideas for Fieldtrips/Tours (for example: Explore Enid, Woodward, etc.) Dec. 2013/Jan. 2014 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES STRENGTHENING OKLAHOMA FAMILIES PAGE 4

He revealed that a painting of President Roosevelt signing the Oklahoma constitution has the portrait of the man who paid for the painting in it.

The guide showed the OHCE members that the dome of the capitol is painted to symbolize the Oklahoma State Wildflower Gaillardia.

Jim Reese, Oklahoma’s Secretary of Agriculture, was at the Capitol to meet the OHCE members and take pictures! They also got to meet the Lieutenant Gover- nor of Oklahoma, Todd Lamb and have pictures taken with him.

After touring the capitol the OHCE members visited a former Grant County resident, Chris McGahan’s res- taurant and glass studio. Chris and his son demon- Members of the Grant County Oklahoma Home and strated how they create glass pumpkins. Community Education groups toured the Oklahoma State Capitol Monday October 28 th .

The tour was conducted by a guide from the Visitor Center. He was very knowledgeable about the capitol and its history.

He discussed several pieces of art that are housed in the capitol. The statue of the Native American that is on the second floor is an exact replica of the statue on top of the dome, except the one on the dome is 21 ½ feet tall! The man who made the statue had no formal art training.

Oklahoma State University, U. S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local governments cooperating. Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The Grant County OSU Extension Office, 112 E. Guthrie St., Room 301 Courthouse, Medford, Oklahoma 73759-1246 publishes 4-H Clover Connection, Family & Consumer Sciences Newsline, and Agricultural Newsletter on a regular basis. Phone—580-395-2134, FAX—580-395-2615, website-http://oces.okstate.edu/grant . Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Robert E. Whitson, Director of Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. This publication is printed and issued by Grant County OSU Cooperative Extension Office as authorized by the Oklahoma State University Vice President, Dean, and Director of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and has been prepared and distributed at a cost of $37.20, 465 copies. November 2013 RR This newsletter is one way of communicating educational information to citizens of Grant County. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is implied.

Robyn Rapp, Extension Educator Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H Youth Development & Interim C.E.D. Grant County Marland Mansion Tour Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

10:00 am - Marland’s Grand Home 12:00 - Lunch at Head Country 1:30 pm - Marland Mansion 3:30 pm - Depart for home

Experience the grandeur of the first home of E. W. Marland, the tenth governor of Oklahoma and founder of Marland Oil Company known today as Conoco/Phillips. We will have lunch at Head Country Dinner followed by a guided tour of Mar- land’s second home, the Magnificent Mansion “Palace on the Prairie”. This Nation- al Historic Landmark took three years to construct, 1925 to1928. The mansion is 78 feet wide and 184 feet long and contains 43,561 square feet distributed over four levels. There are 55 rooms, including 10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 7 fireplac- es and 3 kitchens. Our guided tour will include insight into the daily life of E.W. and Lydie. Expenses will include: Your lunch and $7.00 for admission to the homes.

To register for this event by December 3, please contact your county OSU Extension Center. Alfalfa County– 580.596.3131 Grant County– 580.395.2134 Major County- 580.227.3786 Woods County– 580.327.2786 Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments cooperating. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or status as a veteran, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.