2020-2021 Cooking Project Year
CookingLeader: Shawn Eggers
Welcome to the Badger Creek 4H Cooking Project Page! This project is open to all ages 9 and older. This year we will touch base on a variety of topics. Through this project we will work on building our skills, knowledge and competency in food preparation, food safety, food selection, and food science as it applies to everyday life. We will generally meet on Sundays four times a year from 1:45-4:45 pm pm, however this time may change this year. Below are the tentative months for the 2020/2021 project year. Please check back regularly/occasionally, as I will do my best to keep this page updated. 2019-2020 Meeting dates and times: Meeting #1 - Sunday, November 29th, 2020 [1:30 PM] December Cookie baking meeting - Sunday, December 13th, 2020 [1:30 PM] CANCELLED Meeting #2 - Sunday, January 24th, 2021 [1:00 PM] Meeting #3 - Sunday, March 28th, 2021 [1:00 PM] Meeting #4 - Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 [1:00 PM] Supplies and costs: Since we are meeting virtually this year, members will be given a recipe and ask to furnish the supplies needed for the project. Wearing an apron at meetings is recommended as we can sometimes get a bit messy. If food allergies are a concern then please let the project leader know as soon as possible so that the necessary precautions or substitutions can be taken. If you're interested in joining this project and you have not already signed up for it, then please email us to see if there is availability, badgercreek4h@gmail.com. We are looking forward to a fun and exciting year. FORMS2020/21 Youth Treatment Authorization Form
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Annual Project Report with Instructions
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Meeting Project Report Form
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Meeting Agendas & useful websites for the 2020-21 Project Yr.
If you missed a meeting or you just want to know what goes on at our project meetings then please see the following agendas for our project dates. Other useful websites and handouts will be listed next to the agendas.
If you missed a meeting or you just want to know what goes on at our project meetings then please see the following agendas for our project dates. Other useful websites and handouts will be listed next to the agendas.
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May 23rd, 2021 - Lemon Bars
When you think of Summer what's one flavor that comes to mind? Many people think of the smells and tastes of BBQ, coconuts, sunscreen, chlorine in the pool or a salted seaside and fresh mountain air along with watermelon and fresh cucumber salad. But of all the smells and tastes of summer, perhaps Lemon tops the list with its fresh scent and tangy taste that pairs well in iced tea, marinades, lemonade, salad dressing and much more. Not to mention it's bright happy summer color that can't help but make you feel like it's an earmark of the warm summer heat year round. |
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March 28th, 2021 - Asian Inspired Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
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January 24th, 2021 - Enchilada Stuffed Bell Peppers
1. USDA https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/school-nutrition/pdf/fact-sheet-bell-pepper.pdf |
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November 29th, 2020 - Vegan Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup
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Everything listed under the Archives are from previous meetings.
Meeting Agendas & useful websites for the 2019-20 Project Yr.
If you missed a meeting or you just want to know what goes on at our project meetings then please see the following agendas for our project dates. Other useful websites and handouts will be listed next to the agendas.
If you missed a meeting or you just want to know what goes on at our project meetings then please see the following agendas for our project dates. Other useful websites and handouts will be listed next to the agendas.
May 3rd, 2020 Meeting - CANCELLED
Meeting 3 - Salsa Quemada for the Club meeting Snack May 4th
Meeting 3 - Salsa Quemada for the Club meeting Snack May 4th
April 18th, 2020 Meeting - CANCELLED
Meeting 2 - TBA
Meeting 2 - TBA
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November 30th, 2019 Meeting
Meeting 1 - Caramel Apples and Cinnamon Rolls US Apple Association [Apple Industry at a glance] http://usapple.org/the-industry/apple-industry-at-a-glance/ [Popular Varieties] http://usapple.org/the-industry/apple-varieties/ Home Storage of Apples, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Department of Horticulture https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/pubs/HO/HO-95.pdf Apples: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (University of CA) https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8229.pdf
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Bread Basics with Chuck Peppler http://www.dutchovendave.com/breadbasics.html
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Meeting Agendas & useful websites for the 2018-19 project yr.
May 5th, 2019 Meeting
Meeting 4 - Salsa Quemada
Meeting 4 - Salsa Quemada
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March 31st, 2019 Meeting
Meeting 3 - Quickbreads (Lemon Zucchini & Banana)
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January 13th, 2019 Meeting
Meeting 2 - Pesto Chicken Bake and Spinach Salad
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There is lots of information on the internet with ideas for place settings. Your place setting can be be casual, informal, formal, or royal. For examples of where to place your pieces and place setting etiquette click HERE or visit http://rootedinfoods.com/table-etiquette-the-place-setting/ .
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November 4th, 2018 Meeting
Meeting 1 - Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Meeting Agendas & useful websites for the 2017-18 project yr.
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November 5th, 2017 Meeting
Meeting 1 - Apple Pie These apple pies were so much fun to make! The prep work was daunting, but overall the pies turned out GREAT! We did have one mishap where we think the nutmeg was mistaken for cinnamon, but lessons were learned and that's all part of the fun. |
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January 7th, 2018 Meeting
Meeting 2 - Stuffed Bell Peppers The stuffed bell peppers were a hit! We got to try two different recipes and decide which one we liked best. Healthy AND delicious! |
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March 18th, 2018 Meeting
Meeting 3 - Cinnamon Rolls These Cinnamon Rolls were super easy, delicious and SO much fun! I hope to see the kids enter their version in the County fair this year. 
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April 6th, 2018 Meeting Meeting 4 - Dumplings/Potstickers The kids were slightly intimidated by the idea of making Potstickers, but these recipes were super easy and delicious. Definitely something they can make again at home. 
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Meeting Agendas and useful websites for the 2016-2017 project year
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November 6, 2016
Meeting 1 - Soup and Biscuits Our 1st meeting of the year went well. We made some yummy soup and biscuits. |
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January 15, 2017
Meeting 2 - Fortune Cookies Just in time for Chinese New Year!
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March 19, 2017
Meeting 3 - Homemade Pizza |
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April 2nd, 2016
Meeting 4 - Working with Eggs The Incredible Edible EGG! Want some great Egg recipes? Click on the link below to the American Egg Board for great recipes. http://www.aeb.org/foodservice/recipes |
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April 30, 2017
Meeting 5 - Salsa and County Fair Presentations Our last meeting of the project year was kicked off with making some fire roasted salsa (AKA Salsa Quemada) which we brought to the May club meeting to share with everyone as an after meeting snack. We received wonderful compliments and our kids were beaming with pride over their hard work. We ended the meeting with a little 'show and tell' of everyone's County Fair food entries. I have to say, I think the kiddos did an excellent job this year! Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! |
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Meeting Agendas and useful websites for the 2015-2016 project year
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October 4, 2015 - Pumpkin Muffins
October's meeting went off with a bang ... not literally of course! We made pumpkin muffins with raisins. It was a learning experience, as one team left out the baking powder. We got to learn what happens when we omit an important ingredient. It was a fantastic first meeting! |
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November 15, 2015 - Caramel Apples
*Apples: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (University of CA) (http://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8229.pdf) *Home Storage of Apples (Department of Horticulture; Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service) https://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-95.pdf |
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Our November field trip to Apple Hill didn't work out this year due to weather. Hopefully we will be able to visit Apple Hill earlier in the season next fall. HOWEVER ... We made some really awesome caramel apples! We put against each other two different recipes and the kids got to pick which one they wanted to do. We discussed the pros and cons of the different recipes and came up with an ultimate winner - Caramel Apples by Kittencal (recipe above). This recipe was by far the easiest and tastiest of the bunch. The kids had a blast decorating their caramel apples. I am happy to report that it was such a big hit with the kids that they want to do it AGAIN!
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December 6, 2015 - Gingerbread Boys and Girls
For our December meeting we made Gingerbread boys and girls which we shared with the club at our club Christmas party at Kings Skate. I think they were a big hit! |
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January 3, 2016 - Creamy Chicken & Pasta
Our January's meeting was AWESOME! The kids made some wonderful pasta dishes with a base recipe of a few simple ingredients. From that they were able to customize it to their liking. It was so much fun to taste everyone's final product. One team had a whole wheat penne pasta with hints of garlic. Another team had bow tie pasta with flavors of rosemary and spinach. And the third team had a tri-colored rotini with flavorful mushrooms and onion. Lots of imagination was used to create something fun, healthy and delicious. I know the kids will want to make this again at home! |
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March 13, 2016 - German Soft Pretzel Sticks
March's meeting was interesting as we got to learn some basics to bread making. Unfortunately, it had been raining earlier that morning and the kids got to experience the difficulties involved in determining the amount of flour to add when the dew point is high. Under most circumstances we would expect a recipe to be easy to replicate if we recreate each step identically each time. The process of learning today taught us that weather CAN affect our outcomes therefore learning to determine when to modify or compensate a recipe for cooking conditions was key. Despite each group's recipe turning out slightly different, each product was tasty and good in its own right. The kids did get slightly frustrated, but quickly learned that this is all part of the learning experience, things don't always turn out right the first time. |
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April 3, 2016 - Cucumber Feta Rolls, Hummus, and Greek Chicken Salad
We had a very successful meeting where we made some wonderful Greek food. I think the kids really enjoyed garnishing their dishes. Each group made a different item for us to all share. Each recipe turned out fantastic! Great job everyone. |
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May 1, 2016 - County fair entry previews
We will be previewing everyone's entries for county fair. Please bring with you a sample of your finished project for everyone to share. I can't wait to see what everyone is planning on entering! This May meeting is not mandatory and is just a final get-together for the project year, it may count as make-up hours if you need it.
We had a great time discussing the project year and next years project year. We enjoyed sampling everyone's fair entries. Great job everyone!!!
We will be previewing everyone's entries for county fair. Please bring with you a sample of your finished project for everyone to share. I can't wait to see what everyone is planning on entering! This May meeting is not mandatory and is just a final get-together for the project year, it may count as make-up hours if you need it.
We had a great time discussing the project year and next years project year. We enjoyed sampling everyone's fair entries. Great job everyone!!!
