Sam Parker, public utilities communications and outreach coordinator, opened a holiday outreach video by urging residents to avoid putting fats, oils and grease — known as FOG — down household drains because "it does clog our wastewater systems." The segment combined a cooking demonstration with practical disposal tips intended to reduce blockages in the sewer system.

Haley Swanson, a member of the Benefits and Wellness team, led a brief cooking and nutrition demonstration for a maple-balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts side dish. "They're a cruciferous veggie packed with fiber, vitamin C," Swanson said, and she advised pairing the sprouts with a healthy fat such as olive oil because "that vitamin K is great for blood clotting and bone health, and it's actually a fat-soluble vitamin." Swanson gave measurements while preparing the sauce: about 2 tablespoons each of maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard, which she whisked together and poured over the roasted sprouts.

During the prep, Parker reiterated the outreach message and demonstrated a grease-disposal practice that utilities recommend: wipe oil and food residue from pans and baking sheets with paper before washing, and contain and trash used cooking oil rather than pouring it down the drain. "Spread joy, not FOG," Parker said in closing, and he signed off with holiday greetings.

The video also included brief cooking timings: the presenters said the sprouts roast about 25 minutes at a high oven temperature and that pecans are roasted until golden in roughly 7–10 minutes; viewers should follow safe, tested recipes for exact oven settings. The presenters emphasized that oil in cooking contributes to household FOG and that simple steps — scraping plates, wiping trays, and disposing of grease in the trash — help prevent sewer clogs and the associated maintenance costs and service disruptions.

The outreach segment married a straightforward recipe demonstration with a clear public-works message: minor household actions can reduce grease buildup in wastewater infrastructure. The segment concluded with Parker's reminder to contain and trash grease and Swanson's final note that the dish was finished and ready to serve.