more... > Parishes > Grant > Family & Consumer Sciences > Grant Parish holds Nutrition Camp [Image: Kid Chef Nutrition Camp] A Kid Chef Nutrition Camp was held in Colfax at the Grant Parish Extension Service on June 24-27, 2008. Photos are provided from the event. Kid Chef Nutrition Camp [Image: Participant at Kid Chef Nutrition Camp] Images from the Kid Chef Nutrition Camp held at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria, Louisiana. The camp taught good nutrition, healthy food choices, food safety, basic cooking skills and exercise habits. Packing Ice Chests Safely Many times we don't consider how important it is to pack our ice-chest safely to ensure that we reduce the risk of food borne illness. Avoid Cross-Contamination When Picnicking [Image: Photo of picnic basket and plaid blanket] Keeping food safe at picnics or while eating outdoors poses special problems. The major food safety concern is cross-contamination, which occurs when harmful microorganisms from raw meat and poultry are transferred and other ready-to-eat foods from improperly cleaned hands, utensils and cutting boards.  more articles... Ways With Figs [Image: "Brown Turkey" Fig] This article contains useful information on preparation and storage of figs. It also contains a fig preserve recipe and the often requested Strawberry-flavored Fig Jam. FNP Connection Washing Away The Germs [Image: Quincy Cheek and handwashing participant] Children in day-care centers and schools are taught the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of germs.