Numbered Publications: Family and Consumer Sciences
NEP-220s: Cosechando Lo Suyo: Un Manual para Principiantes de Huertos Urbanos: Los Ejotes
Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | Jun. 25, 2020 (New)
Los ejotes son faciles de sembrar y rapidos de producir cuando se recogen mientras todavia estan verdes o inmaduro. Ellos son aun mas nutritivos cuando se les permite madurar ligeramente para producir frijoles verdes "shelly beans".
NEP-219s: Cosechando Lo Suyo: Un Manual para Principiantes de Huertos Urbanos: Preparando Su Huerto
Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | Jun. 25, 2020 (New)
Una buena tierra es la base para un huerto saludable. La tierra suministra nutrientes a las plantas para el crecimiento y el apoyo para las raices. Una buena tierra ayuda a producir verduras saludables.
NEP-221s: Cosechando Lo Suyo: Un Manual para Principiantes de Huertos Urbanos: Los Pimientos
Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | Jun. 25, 2020 (New)
Los pimientos son relativamente faciles de cultivar y pueden proporcionar una cosecha consistente durante todo el verano. Puede comerlos crudos o cocidos para agregar sabor a muchos alimentos.
FCS5-474: Moving out of Your Parents' Basement: Should You Buy or Rent?
Caitlin Grasson, Jennifer Hunter | Dec. 12, 2019 (New)
It is increasingly more common for emerging adults to live with their parents for longer or to move back in with them after college. Either way, emerging adults (and their parents) have a goal of eventually being fully independent. Before moving out of your parents' house, there are some things you need to know, things you can be doing to prepare, and some things to consider. Let's start with some basics you may need to know before you get out into the real world by yourself.
FCS5-472: Savvy Sellers and Bargain Hunters: Online Edition
Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter | Oct. 4, 2019 (New)
For centuries, the town marketplace has been the hub of buying and selling. The same is true today, although the nature of the marketplace has changed. Buying and selling is shifting from brick-and-mortar-type stores to online retailers. The U.S. Census Bureau reported nearly $453.5 billion in e-commerce sales in 2017. As a consumer, it is important to know the pros and cons of online marketplace transactions. It is helpful to be aware of potential pitfalls when buying and selling online, ways to protect your identity, and which online marketplaces are available.
FCS5-473: Understanding Credit and Credit Scores as a Young Adult
Caitlin Grasson, Jennifer Hunter | Oct. 4, 2019 (New)
Talking about credit and credit scores can be both boring and overwhelming for young adults. However, it is important to know what credit is and how it impacts your future. Do not put off learning about credit scores until you are ready to buy your first house or car. Being proactive can help you avoid future headaches and put you on a path toward being an independent adult.
NEP-219: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Preparing Your Garden
Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Aug. 27, 2019 (New)
This publication provides easy to follow advice on how to start and maintain your garden. For specific fruit and vegetable guides, refer to the NEP "Grow your own" series.
NEP-221: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Peppers
Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Aug. 27, 2019 (New)
Peppers are generally easy to grow and provide good summer crops that you can eat raw or cooked to add flavor to many foods. There are many different types of peppers, which are set apart by their shape or spiciness (heat), and most will grow well in Kentucky. Many heirloom, or vintage, varieties exist as well.
NEP-220: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Green Beans
Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Aug. 27, 2019 (New)
Green beans are easy to grow and fairly quick to produce when picked while still green or immature. They are even more nutritious when allowed to slightly mature to produce "shelly" beans. Pole beans in the garden are often popular with children since the bean vines on their supports create great hiding places.
FCS3-630: Savor the Flavor: Seasoning with Spices
Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Annhall Norris, Janet Tietyen-Mullins | Jun. 3, 2019 (New)
Making foods flavorful is just one of the many benefits of using spices in the kitchen. Adding salt to a dish can be the first thing that comes to mind to add flavor when something is bland, but using spices during cooking may be a more healthful choice.