Healthy Home Cooked Meals Series Begins Aug. 4th in LG

Starting Wednesday, Aug. 4, a healthy meal planning program called “Healthy Home Cooked Meals” will be offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Fayette County for three consecutive Wednesdays ending on Aug. 18. The classes will be conducted from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104, La Grange.

Join us in the kitchen and create healthy, home cooked meals. Learn how to make ordinary meals extraordinary. A special focus on tips and meal planning for individuals with diabetes will also be offered during the series. Hands-on activities in the kitchen, recipes, handouts, and food tasting will be included in each class. The series will include educational information on understanding carbohydrates, reducing sodium in foods, ways to increase fiber in your diet, and celebrating holidays sensibly.

The cost for the series is $30 per person but scholarships are available as needed. Pre-registration is required by July 30.

For further information or to pre-register, contact the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 968-5831 or stop by the office at 255 Svoboda Lane, #134, La Grange.