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April Cooperative Extension Service Adair County 2020 409 Fairground Street P.O. Box 309 Columbia KY 42728 Phone: 270-384-2317 Fax: 270-384-9167 EXTENSION http://adair.ca.uky.edu HOMEMAKERS The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service has temporary limited public access as a result of the April HM Lesson University of Kentucky recommendations for Planning Your Digital Estate precautionary measures of the COVID-19 pandemic. All staff are working remotely; yet we will be happy to Review the enclosed information assist you. You may continue to call the Adair entitled Planning Your Digital Estate. County Extension Office phone line at 270-384-2317 This is the material you would have and leave a message. Messages are automatically received at your April HM club meeting. forward to the proper person, and messages are If you have any questions, feel free to checked daily. Further contact information is as call the Extension Office phone line at follows: 270-384-2317 and we will return your Nick Roy call. Agriculture Extension Agent 270-634-1105 [email protected] Tony Rose HOMEMAKERS COUNCIL MEETING 4-H Youth Development Agent The HM Council meeting scheduled for 270-634-0401 April 28th has been cancelled. We will [email protected] continue to provide you with up-to-date information regarding Extension Homemakers Teresa Bright via mail or other communication methods. Extension Support Staff 270-250-5215 [email protected] THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND Nick Roy UNDERSTANDING! Stay safe and healthy!! County Extension Agent For Agriculture & Natural Resources SUPPORT EACH OTHER realize. If someone wants to talk to you about their feelings and experience, encourage them and let them DURING TRAUMATIC EVENTS share. If you cannot meet face-to-face, use social media or exchange phone calls or hand-written letters People who experience a traumatic event like COVID- in the mail. Be careful not to force people to talk about 19 and even those who watch it unfold from a distance, their feelings or share information about the traumatic on television for example, can experience negative event if they are not ready. It can also be helpful to be stress and serious emotional distress. This is because sure that a person is educated about the situation so traumatic events are recognized as a threat to one’s that stress is not rising over assumptions and rumors. personal safety and/or the world as you know it. It is Preferred outlets for information regarding national and also not uncommon for traumatic events to leave us statewide events include the Centers for Disease with unanswered questions and uncertainty. Control and Prevention’s website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Responding to these situations in a productive manner and the statewide page, can help us become stronger individuals and better https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/pages/covid19.aspx. community and family members. For example, try not to compare yourself to others, as no two people will Be a friend to yourself and respond to traumatic events and changes to daily others. Check on relatives routines the same way. Some people may panic or feel who live alone. Even in so numb or overwhelmed that they don’t even know times of social distancing, a how to respond, while others respond with anxiety or phone call can go a long feel as if they’ve lost control. Others may experience way in making someone grief and disbelief. Common reactions to trauma also feel loved. Recognize that include rapid heartbeat, sweating, changes in daily you and your family and activity and sleeping and eating patterns, sensitivity to friends will likely experience lights and sounds, increased conflict in relationships, new or different emotions after everything returns to headaches and nausea. It is not uncommon for children normal and that it will take time to heal. The CDC to experience bed-wetting. recommends individuals maintain their usual routine as much as possible, be kind, turn to family, friends and According to the CDC, many people do not start feeling community members for support and recognize when “normal” again for weeks or even months after a things are out of control and help is needed. The traumatic event ends. If stress symptoms persist or get American Psychological Association recommends worse, a person could be suffering from post-traumatic engaging in healthy behaviors such as eating well- stress disorder, and a medical or mental health balanced meals, staying physically active, sleeping and professional should be contacted for consultation and practicing stress-relief through relaxation and follow-up. meditation. Research has shown that moving forward and working Source: Amy Kostelic, extension specialist for family life education, American Psychological Association, University of Maryland Medical Center and Centers for at resolving one’s feelings at the time of a traumatic Disease Control and Prevention event is beneficial. This helps a person re-establish a sense of safety and trust. In a time of tragedy, be there for each other. Practice patience and understanding with your family members, friends and co-workers. Realize the additional stress may make them more irritable than normal. At times family members and friends may feel helpless—not knowing what to do or how to help, but sometimes just being available is more help than you blocks or with magnetic strips on the wall. Make sure the Selecting knives are out of reach of children or not in a place where and someone can get hurt easily. Source: Annhall Norris, extension specialist Caring for Kitchen Stocking Your Pantry Knives Keeping your pantry stocked with a few basic food items will A good set of kitchen knives is important to have, and when allow you to cook a simple, healthy meal at a moment’s they are properly taken care of, can last a long time. notice. Once your pantry is equipped with the essentials, you can simply buy fresh items from the grocery to cook with It’s vital for any home chef to know about different types of your stocked items. knives and their functions. This ensures ease of cutting foods and knife longevity. Below are some common knives When we think of our pantry, we tend to first think about that you should have in your kitchen along with their uses. canned or boxed goods. Suggestions for your pantry include • Chef’s Knife – 6-14 inches long. This knife canned fish such as tuna, salmon, and sardines; canned does everything from slicing to mincing and beans such as black, kidney, garbanzo, cannellini, and should be your go-to knife for all kinds of meal chickpeas; and canned vegetables such as tomatoes, prep. Since you are going to use it a lot, make spinach, corn, or beets. Other items to consider are broth or sure you try out the knife for comfort before stock, peanut butter and other nut butters, and salsa. There purchasing and keep it sharp to avoid are several options for rice and grains including brown rice, accidents. whole-grain pasta, couscous, rolled oats, and breadcrumbs. Common oils, • Paring Knife – 2.5-4 inches long. This knife is vinegars, and used for peeling, cutting and deseeding small fruits and vegetables. condiments can add flavor in a • Utility Knife – longer than a paring knife but pinch. Think shorter than a chef’s knife. Use this knife for about adding chopping vegetables, slicing breads and extra virgin olive bagels, slicing meats and cheeses and cutting oil, balsamic sandwiches. vinegar, red wine • Slicing Knife – has a long thin blade. Usually vinegar, mustard, reserved for special occasions, this knife hot sauce, or makes slicing meats easy. Worcestershire • Boning Knife – As its name would suggest, sauce. Additional this knife is used to break down foods like a ways to add whole chicken or removing the skin off flavor include seasonings like salt and pepper, and spice seafood or meat. blends like chili powder and Italian seasoning. Stocking up • Serrated Knife – The blade resembles a saw. your herbs and spices cabinet is also a great way to be This knife can help you easily slice through prepared for putting together quick meals with lots of flavor. food with thick or tough outer surfaces like Common herbs and spices you should include might be bay crusty bread and tomatoes. leaves, parsley, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Proper care of knives is very important. After using a knife, promptly clean it and return it to storage. Handwashing and Building your pantry does not happen overnight. It is towel drying are recommended. Putting knives into a important to slowly build up your inventory as needed. Many dishwasher can cause them to discolor, crack or separate of these foods are shelf-stable for several months and can from the blade. Storing knives wet and dirty will cause rust. be purchased in bulk or on sale. Keep your knife blade and yourself protected by making sure the blade is not exposed during storage. You can store Source: knives by covering the blades with plastic sheathes and Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health; placing them in a utensil drawer or storing them in wooden Claire Crosby, Human Nutrition Student Cleaning Make the Healthy versus Takeout Choice Disinfecting Ordering takeout, picking up curbside-to-go, or grabbing food from the drive-thru can often be a convenient option for Now, more than ever, families with busy schedules. It’s also a fantastic way to it is important to support local business when you want to take a night off clean and disinfect from cooking. Restaurants offer a variety of delicious foods, frequently touched and while it can be challenging to make healthy choices surfaces including when ordering out, it’s not impossible.