Survival Salsa

Ingredients

1 16oz can corn

1 16oz can black beans

2 2oz pouches of chicken

1 16oz can of tomatoes/Rotel or Salsa

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon cumin, optional

1/8 teaspoon chili powder, optional

1 8oz Mexican Cheese Blend*

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 Mix in large bowl Sprinkle with grated cheese (if it’s been properly stored in refrigerator or in a cooler)

2 Serve with tortilla chips or low sodium crackers Can also serve as a wrap in corn or flour tortilla shell

Mint lemonade

Ingredients

2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 1/2 cup sugar

8 cups of water

1 cup of chopped mint leaves with stems

2 lemons, sliced with garnish

1 gallon pitcher

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a gallon pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar and water, stirring until sugar has dissolved Incorporate mint mix to extract the oil and flavor

Garnish with mint leaves/lemons slices and serve over ice.

Kentron Gibson, a Program Assistant for the Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) since 2018, graduated from Florida A&M University His primary responsibilities include teaching the benefits of healthy eating and nutrition to youth in grades K-12, but he loves teaching2ndand3rdgradeinparticular

In Spring 2023, Kentron Gibson graduated from Florida A&M University with a Doctorate in PhysicalTherapy

"I plan on practicing physical therapy in the state of Florida either in hospital care or in an outpatient clinic. In addition, I am currentlyresearchingoptimalmethodsfor learningandteachingwiththegoalbeing to return to FAMU in the future to aid in training the next generation of black and browntherapists"