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Practical Skills to Simplify Everyday Living—One Week at a Time!
Join us for a series of hands-on workshops designed to make healthy cooking, cleaning, and preserving easier and more affordable. Perfect for busy families and anyone looking to simplify life! Register for all or pick-and-choose your favorites.
***All workshops will be hosted at the Haywood County Extension Office, located at 589 Raccoon Rd. in Waynesville***
| Date | Time | Topic | Cost | Registration Link |
| Feb. 18 | 1-3 pm | Med instead of Meds | $10 | REGISTER HERE! |
| Feb. 25 | 1-3 pm | Simple Sheet Pan Meals | $10 | REGISTER HERE! |
| Mar. 4 | 1-3 pm | Dehydrating Made Easy | $10 | REGISTER HERE! |
| Mar. 11 | 1-3 pm | A Little Less Toxic | $10 | REGISTER HERE! |
| Mar. 18 | 1-3 pm | Real Men - Real Food | $10 | REGISTER HERE! |
| Mar. 25 | 1-3 pm | Brilliant Grain Bowls | $10 | REGISTER HERE! |
Workshop Descriptions:
- Med Instead of Meds (2/18)
- Discover the Mediterranean Way of Eating that supports health without extra meds! Intro to fruits, veggies, whole grains, and healthy fats. Taste delicious recipes proven to improve heart health and vitality.
- Simple Sheet Pan Meals (2/25)
- One pan, zero stress! Master and sample easy sheet pan dinners perfect for busy families and seniors. Chicken, fish, veggies—all baked together with minimal prep. Save time, cleanup, and enjoy balanced nutrition.
- Dehydrating Made Easy (3/4)
- Discover how to turn fruits, veggies, and herbs into tasty, shelf-stable goodies! In this hands-on, make and take class, you’ll learn the basics of safe dehydrating, how to choose the right equipment, and simple ways to use dried foods in snacks, soups, and everyday meals. Perfect for reducing food waste, saving money, and stocking a pantry!
- A Little Less Toxic (3/11)
- Ditch harsh chemicals for sparkling, great-smelling cleaners you make yourself! Hands-on workshop creates easy, inexpensive all-purpose sprays, glass cleaners, and more. Take home two cleaners and a list of DIY recipes.
- Real Men - Real Food (3/18)
- Fellas, get in the kitchen! Learn crock potting, roasting, and one-pan meals with confidence. Hearty dishes for yourself, family, or buddies—no fuss, just real food that impresses.
- Brilliant Grain Bowls (3/25)
- Build beautiful, balanced bowls bursting with flavor! Mix grains, proteins, veggies, and dressings into customizable meals. Perfect formula for lunches, dinners, or potlucks—endless variety, one simple method.Samples provided.
To register and/or for additional information, please call Sue Estridge, Extension Agent, Family and Consumers Sciences at 828-456-3575 or email: Sue_Estridge@ncsu.edu
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Sue Estridge, sue_estridge@ncsu.edu, 828-456-3575. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.
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