Contact

Lara Parrilla Kaltman
Nutrition Team Coordinator
(607) 272-2292
ljp9@cornell.edu

Cornell Cooperative Extension
Tompkins County
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14850-3555
(607) 272-2292
tompkins@cornell.edu

2013 Advisory Committee

Denise Agati
Alexi Clinton
Christina Culver
Jessica English
Edd Farmer
Amy Frith
Suzanne Gervais
Lisa Hoyte
Renee Senne
Andrea Smith
Ruth Williams

Eat Smart NY

Learn about cooking and nutrition classes we offer for families with limited resources, through the Eat Smart NY Program.

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FOOD PANTRIES

Click on the grocery bag below to find a calendar of food pantries and free community meals in Tompkins County on the Human Services Coalition website.grocery bag

 

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Food & Nutrition Programs

Cornell Cooperative Extension has educational workshops, applied research projects, and lots of useful  information on food-related subjects from food safety and nutrition to healthy eating on a limited budget.

  • WE'RE JAMMIN'!


    Learn to make cooked strawberry jam &  freezer jam in this hands-on class, Offered on June 20th.  $15/person. Call today!

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  • BRUNCH BENEFIT


    This special brunch on Saturday, June 22nd featuring Kestrel Perch Berries will benefit the Healthy Food For All subsidized CSA program.  Seating is limited, buy your tickets online in advance!

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  • U-PICK

    Delicious mouthwatering strawberries await you at local farms!

    June is strawberry month in the Finger Lakes! Find local U-pick farms near you that offer fresh, delicious berries for fresh eating, freezing or jam-making! Call first to confirm availability!

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  • CANNING SERIES


    This 2-part canning series on July 9th and 16th will cover boiling water bath AND pressure canning!  $30 for both classes.  Space is limited, call today to sign up!

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  • UNDER PRESSURE


    Learn to safely preserve low-acid foods such as vegetables & meats using a pressure canner, in this workshop on 7/25!  $15/person, space is limited!

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  • FREEZE & DRY


    This workshop on July 31 will cover how to freeze fruits & vegetables to get the best results, and how to dry fruits, vegetables, and meat jerky safely at home.  $15/person.

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  • SAFE BBQ

    Don't forget food safety rules when you're grilling chicken and other meats!

    The famous Cornell BBQ sauce recipe was developed by Dr. Robert Baker in the 1950s.  You'll find the recipe here, along with tips for safely grilling your chicken and other foods!

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  • MORE CANNING!


    Learn how to safely use a boiling water bath canner to preserve tomatoes, fruits or pickles in this hands-on workshop on August 6.  $15/person.

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  • BUY LOCAL


    Our "2012 Guide to Local Foods" can help you locate foods grown or produced in Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler,  Tioga and Tompkins Counties! Download the whole booklet, or just the pages you need!

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Last updated: June 18th 2013 - 9:59am

UPCOMING EVENTS

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FALL VEGETABLE SALAD

Photo of Fall Vegetable SaladLooking for something new and healthy to serve that uses fall vegetables?  Try "Fall Vegetable Salad" from Cooking Matters, which uses fall greens, apples and a hearty grain (we've added garbanzo beans to the recipe!).

Cornell's EAT3.ORG

Eat Well, Eat Local and Eat Together – Eat3. This is the message Cornell Cooperative Extension is delivering across New York and throughout the farmers’ market season. Eat3 features local and healthful meals that families can prepare and enjoy together using locally grown produce. Visit the website www.eat3.org for recipes with nutrition information and information for how to access locally grown foods in your area.   Read more...