The Clover Cookie Factory comes to New Albin ...

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, along with New Albin Community Education, recently hosted Cooking Up Science: The Clover Cookie Factory at the New Albin Townhouse. Seven third through fifth graders (pictured above) explored the ins and outs of sugar cookies and other cooking techniques while examining some cookie “flops”. At the camp, all-purpose flour and gluten-free flour were used to show gluten formation, salt was added to hamburger bringing out proteins important for cooking, their tongues were used to make a flavor taste map, and many more fun activities. Everyone was able to sample the cookie “flops” along with the correct cookie after deciding what ingredients were forgotten in the “flops”. The youth also took home the secret Clover Cookie recipe. They won’t be sharing, but they might be willing to use their new skills for a taste testing. For more information about 4-H and upcoming activities, contact Becky Rea, 4-H K-12 Program Coordinator, at the Allamakee County Extension and Outreach Office in Waukon at 563-568-6345 or http://www.extension.iastate.edu/allamakee/. Submitted photo.