North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Haywood County is committed to helping citizens gain the skills needed to cook simple, healthy meals for their family. Enjoying more meals at home is important to eating healthy and achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Food insecurity in Haywood County is on the rise and when coupled with the challenge of Chronic Disease caused by obesity the ability to cook one's own food is a key factor in establishing a healthier lifestyle . When asked why we eat out on the go more than we should, the answer is often "I don't have time to cook", or "I can eat out cheaper" or "it's too much trouble to cook for one person". Larger food portions, more calories, more fat and not enough fruits and vegetables are just a few of the negative impacts of meals eaten away from home.
The Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School will teach you how to prepare simple, healthy and delicious food for you and your family. Cook Smart, Eat Smart keeps it simple-with simple healthy preparation techniques, simple ingredients and simple equipment. Each session contains several basic cooking techniques and other topics related to eating and preparing meals at home. Cook Smart, Eat Smart also provides tips for stretching your food dollar while still eating healthy.
The four part cooking series will be taught by Julie Sawyer, Haywood's Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent and will take place over four Tuesdays, October 25, November 1, 8 and 15 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Haywood Cooperative Extension office. The total cost of the class per person will be $10.00.