more... > Parishes > Rapides Parish > Family & Consumer Sciences > For recipes featured on the Jambalaya television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, Louisiana, visit Qunicy Cheek's Quincy's Recipe Corner and Lou Altazan Brown's Recipe Box. If you need information regarding these recipes or other nutrition information contact the Rapides Parish Extension office at (318) 767-3968. 300 Grady Britt Drive · Alexandria, LA · 71302 Phone: (318) 767-3968 · Fax: (318) 767-3971 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 recipe. Top Ten Health Concerns for Men [Image: Image of Healthy lifestyles flyer] Pennington study outlining the 10 health threats that men face. Slow Cooker Tips [Image: Slow Cooker] This article lists 10 helpful hints for cooking in a slow cooker. Mardi Gras Safety Tips [Image: Mardi gras time] Quincy Cheek, agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, provides helpful information aobut Mardi Gras safety.  more articles... Use Family Mealtime to Build More Healthful Lifestyle [Image: Family Meal] This article describes how family mealtime promotes healthy nutrition habits for children and adults, as well as giving tips on meal preparation and a recipe for a B.L.T. in a Bowl. Enjoy Louisiana Blueberries [Image: blueberries] Blueberries are nature’s No. 1 source of antioxidants among more than 50 fresh fruits and vegetables studied. They also are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. Information on pick-your-own operations, selection, storage, preparation, freezing, canning and using Louisiana blueberries can be found in this publication. (PDF Format Only) Quincy's Recipe Corner [Image: Recipe Corner logo] Quincy Cheek, the LSU AgCenter extension agent in nutrition for Rapides Parish, will be featured on the "Jambalaya" television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La., each month. She will be providing viewers with delicious recipes and the nutritional information for consumers to make healthy choices. Recipe Box [Image: Jambalaya Recipes] This document contains recipes featured on Jambalaya program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La. Prepare for Holiday Purchases Problems [Image: People Shopping] Problems occasionally occur with items purchased as holiday gifts, but being prepared to handle those problems can go a long way in making the season more festive for you.