Learn to stretch your food dollar by making your own mixes at the Ellis County Extension program “Money-Saving Mixes” on Monday, January 21 at 12:00 noon at the Extension Office meeting room, 601 Main Street in Hays.
This free program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of making your own mixes, considerations for labeling and storing prepared mixes and pointers for maintaining mix freshness and quality.  Work together to prepare a simple money-saving mix and calculate the cost savings over buying a similar product.  Take home mix recipes, instructions and a sample homemade mix to try.  
Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program if desired.  Beverages will be provided.
RSVP to the Ellis County Extension Office by Friday, January 18 at 785-628-9430 or [email protected]. A minimum attendance is necessary to hold this program. Presented by Linda Beech, Ellis County Extension Agent, FCS.