Keep Your Food Safe This Holiday
“Leave the food on the table and we will nibble on it later.” This is a familiar phrase during the holidays, but according to food safety experts it is not a good idea. About two… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition
2021 UF/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge
Pensacola, Fla. — The Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension’s annual jar collection for local food pantries that launched in the Florida Panhandle in 2012, is again spreading statewide this year. Unopened jars of peanut butter… Read More
Video: Growing and Saving Blackberries
Blackberries are one of the easiest fruiting crops to grow in the North Florida garden. Fruits mature during the month of May and early June. If you don’t plan to eat your blackberries fresh, learn… Read More
Sleep Well
Experiencing sleeplessness? You’re not alone. Keep reading for things you can do to help you sleep well. On average, Americans get less than seven hours of sleep a night. The hormone melatonin regulates the rhythms… Read More
Keep It Fresh, Keep It Safe
Spring has arrived. It is fresh produce season. The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that half your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables. Select a rainbow of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance… Read More
Exploring Your Health Indicators: Cholesterol
The American Heart Association notes that cholesterol is “not inherently bad” and continues by explaining how cholesterol is necessary to “build cells, make vitamins and other hormones.” Cholesterol is not only derived from your dietary… Read More
Video: Growing Chamomile in the North Florida Garden
Chamomile is recognizable as a tea but not a common plant found in many Florida herb gardens. Learn about growing chamomile in order to make a cup of your own tea with UF IFAS Extension… Read More
A Healthy Table: Virtual Cooking School
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to cooking more meals at home. Preparing meals and eating at home has many benefits. When cooking meals, you can select the ingredients… Read More
Video: Growing and Preparing Horseradish
Grow your own horseradish in your home garden. You can then harvest roots to make a delicious, spicy sauce for your favorite dish. Learn outdoor care and kitchen prep with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County…. Read More
Dining In is In Again
Dining out with family was the thing to do when we were so busy doing so much outside the home. Now that we’re spending more time at home together, dining in is in again. You… Read More