Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7. Donnia is scheduling appointments in both the Great Bend and Hays offices so give her a call to set up a time to visit. She is also presenting a free educational program that highlights the basic parts of Medicare. (see flyer in this newsletter) This information will be particularly helpful to those who are new to Medicare or will be turning 65 soon.
Whether you are preparing and serving food at your church soup supper, or working in a food service related job, it is always good to be reminded of safe food handling practices. Join Donna in the Great Bend office on
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ServSafe Food Handlers workshop set - Great Bend
Wednesday, November 2, from 1:00 - 4:30 for the ServSafe Food Handlers workshop. There is a $15 fee for the class which includes an up-to-date manual and refreshments. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, October 28. Call (620-793-1910) or stop by our Great Bend office at 3007 10th Street to reserve your spot.
Apples are in season and there are many ways to use or preserve them. Besides being an crunchy snack, they can be used in many recipes from breakfast to dinner.
Apple pie is a favorite dessert. So have you tried canning your own apple pie filling? One specific ingredient is a thickener called Clear Jel®. Be sure to buy the cook-type, not the instant thickener. Clear Jel® makes gel clear as opposed to using traditional corn starch which gets cloudy and separates. Clear Jel® holds up to the heating during the canning process and doesn’t break down. See instructions in Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Apples.
All About Apples!
Apples can be canned in many ways from plain apples to chutney and more. They can be dehydrated and frozen also. Find more ideas at www.rrc.k-state.edu/preservation/recipes.html