Recent research from Rutgers University shows that many people lack knowledge of basic kitchen know-how, but they do make positive changes when they receive guidance. So in the last issue of Today's Table, the Canned Food Alliance introduced At-Home Economics – a call for a renewed focus on kitchen basics. The CFA also shared resources based on the Rutgers research findings, like the Essential Kitchen Toolkit and At-Home Economics Position Paper.

Now the CFA continues to build on the research and offer practical applications to practice At-Home Economics with several extension programs. First is a virtual "Field to Table" tour featuring an expert panel discussion about canned fruits and vegetables at a time when affordable, nutritious food options are more important than ever – and you're invited. The CFA is also sharing a creative way to apply the basics of meal preparation to create easy, inventive meals at home at low costs. Intrigued?

In this issue:

You're Invited: From Field to Table – A Virtual Tour

• Join us as we go from field to table with a live, interactive Web event right from your computer. Learn about the process, nutritional character and inherent value of canned fruits and vegetables from the experts. Space is limited, so RSVP today.
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No Need to Sacrifice Taste or Nutrition with "Kitchen Countdown" Meals

• To answer home cooks' call for help in the kitchen, the CFA partnered with chef Andrew Schloss to create 10 new recipes that all have one thing in common: they feature 1 pot; 5 ingredients; cost 10 dollars or less; take 15 minutes or less to prepare and have 400 calories or less per serving – literally counting down to healthy meals in minutes.
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Find Us at FNCE

• Attending the American Dietetic Association's Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo? If so, stop by and visit CFA representatives Roberta Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, home economics expert and dietitian; and Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, Ph.D., RD, FADA, lead researcher, Nutritional Sciences Department, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
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