K-State Research and Extension

Directions:

1. Slice bell peppers (green, red, yellow, orange) into ½ inch rings.
2. Heat a lightly oiled skillet on low.
3. Place pepper rings in the skillet. Crack an egg in the middle of each ring.
4. Wash bell peppers with water. Stem and remove cores leaving the pepper whole.
5. Sprinkle a little bit of water (approximately 1 teaspoon) in the pan; cover and cook over low heat until yolks are firm or reach an internal temperature of 160 °F. Use a food thermometer to be sure.
6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Onion variation: Peel and wash onion. Remove stem and root ends. Slice onion into ½ inch slices. Use the largest ring; place in an oiled skillet over medium heat. When one side is browned, flip the onion ring over. Crack an egg in the middle and cook the same as in steps #4 and #5 above.

Avocado variation: Avocados develop a custard-like texture when cooked. Slice an avocado lengthwise, with the skin on, forming one thick slice in the middle. (You will have some leftover avocado pieces.) Remove the seed. Use a small cookie cutter to make a hole in the center of your thick avocado slice. Place the avocado slice in the oiled skillet. Crack an egg into the center of the hole and continue steps #4 and #5 above.

Source: http://www.walkkansas.org/eating/recipes/eggs.html

-Ashley Goudey

The Kansas Insurance Department can assist those who need insurance information. The Consumer Assistance Hotline number is 1-800-432-2484. There is also a Live Chat feature available at www.ksinsurance.org from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

-Nora Rhoades

Now that the dates for the 8-week Health initiative, Walk Kansas, have come and gone, we are going to continue to move! Just because the program is through doesn’t mean you have to stop being active. Remember how great you felt after eating more fruits and vegetables and reaching your physical activity goals? Follow us on Twitter (@KSRE_PostRock or @PRDhealth) and Facebook for health tips to incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet and how to make physical activity fun!

-Ashley Goudey

If you spot a scam it is important to report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). By filing a complaint, you can help the FTC’s investigators identify scammers and stop them before they can get someone’s identity and hard-earned money. Call the FTC at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or TTY 1-866-653-4261. To file a complaint online, visit https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.

To protect yourself from fraud, consider these tips from the FTC:

• Know who you’re dealing with. Try to find a seller’s physical address (not a P.O. Box) and phone number. Research the company and look for reviews.

• Don’t reply to messages asking for personal or financial information. It doesn’t matter whether the message comes as an email, a phone call, a text message, or an ad. If you didn’t initiate the contact with a trusted organization/business, chances are it is a scam.

• Don’t click on links or call numbers included in a message because scams often try to trick you into revealing sensitive information. It is best to simply hang up on a robocall or imposter.

• Read your monthly statements. Scammers steal account information to run up charges and commit crimes in your name. If you see charges you don’t recognize or didn’t approve, contact your bank, card issuer, or creditor immediately.

• Use a calendar to record all of your medical appointments and any tests or prescriptions that you get. Compare this information to insurance explanation of benefits documents and any bills you receive. Be sure the details of each service are listed correctly.

• When enrolling in a health insurance plan, cell phone plan, subscription, housing agreement or other type of contract be sure you understand the terms and conditions clearly before making a commitment. Verbal promises are not binding; make sure any agreement is in writing.

• Remember that nothing is ever “free.” Don’t accept offers of money or gifts for free care, products, and services.

• Never wire money to someone you don’t know and can’t fully trust. Wiring money is like spending cash. It is nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace wired money.

-Nora Rhoades

A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home is a guide provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth. The guide can be viewed online at https://www.epa.gov/mold. Find other helpful resources about mold and general home care are listed on the Post Rock District’s website at http://www.postrock.k-state.edu/home-family/home-care/.

-Nora Rhoades

School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean your child’s growth and development is taking a break. Libraries across the Post Rock District are hosting many summer reading programs and activities. Visit your library and get involved today! Take advantage of summer opportunities to learn and grow with your child. Parents play a crucial role in building their child’s reading and thinking skills. Checkout the KSRE Emergent Literacy resource to explore strategies to help you encourage young minds to grow! It is available at http://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3161.pdf.

-Nora Rhoades

Grab your family and go on a picnic today!  Plan ahead to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold while you are out! Harmful bacteria grows at temperatures between 40°-140°F, especially at temperatures above 90°F.

• Chill foods in the refrigerator before packing them in the cooler.
• Keep plenty of ice in the cooler so foods stay cool.
• Put the cooler in the passenger area of the car. It’s much cooler tha n the trunk.
• Put food back in the cooler as soon as you finish eating.
• Unpack the cooler as soon as you get home.

http://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/perfectfood.html

-Ashley Goudey