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Celebrate #NationalSoupDay by Trying a New Soup Recipe with Oysters

by Holly Abeels, Andrea Lazzari and Elizabeth Shephard
February 4, 2022

Did you know that February 4th is National Homemade Soup Day? Why not join in on this celebration by trying a new soup recipe that includes oysters. Florida oysters are available year-round.  Oyster harvest is mainly done in the cooler months ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Cooking, Family, Florida Sea Grant, Food Is Our Middle Name, NationalSoupDay, Seafood, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, Youth

Think healthy soup is boring? Not so fast!

by Brenda Marty-JimenezAvatar photo
February 4, 2022

Soup is a favorite food of many people and can be enjoyed any time of the year.  There are many options, and it can be a healthy and nutritious part of any meal. Crackers, bread sticks, croutons, and/or fresh crusty bread can be a nice compliment ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Bowl Of Soup, Carrot, Enjoy The Flavors, Facebook Fb.me/ufifasnews, Food Is Our Middle Name, Healthy And Nutritious Part Of Any Meal, Instagram.com/ufifas_solutions, Lifetime Memories, Matzo Ball Soup, Matzo Ball Soup Recipe, NationalSoupDay, Onions And Celery, Soup, Twitter @UF_IFAS
Soup Day Feb 4 2022

Homemade Vegetable Pho Soup for 2022 #NationalSoupDay February 4, 2022

by Ken GioeliAvatar photo
February 4, 2022

Ken's Veggie Pho Soup Homemade vegetable pho soup is a delicious Vietnamese dish made with many herbs that can be grown in your own backyard in Florida.  Locally sourced produce used in my soup included sweet basil (Thai basil is also great ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Food Is Our Middle Name, Herbs, NationalSoupDay, Pho, Vegetables

It Started with the Onion

by Carol RobertsAvatar photo
February 4, 2022

At one point in my life I made homemade soup daily. At first it was an unwelcome chore done early in the morning for our café. We no longer have the café. I miss making soup. Moreover, I miss people’s reaction to a delicious and creative ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Food Business, Food Is Our Middle Name, NationalSoupDay, Onions, Produce, Restauranteur, Soup, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Soup – the Ultimate Communal Comfort Food

by Andra JohnsonAvatar photo
February 3, 2022

Friday, February 4 is National Homemade Soup Day. UF/IFAS Extension is celebrating by using social media to share recipes, cooking tips and information about soup nutrition, locally sourced meats and produce, and safe food preparation. With ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Meat And Produce, Food, Food Is Our Middle Name, NationalSoupDay, Soup, Special Topics
Pop-up, in-ground sprinkler head and home irrigation system. Photo taken 10-01-20.

Learning about Home Water Use

by Amanda Quintos
February 2, 2022

Water is a vital part of everyday life. Florida, with its growing population, has seen an increase in water use. Understanding household water consumption can support conservation efforts. H2OSAV has a series of fact sheets on Ask IFAS that ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, Bradley Spatz, H2OSAV, Kaitlin Olander Robb Price, Nick Taylor, Parker Johnson, Pierce Jones, Tricia Kyzar, Water Use

4-H: Head, HEART, Hands, and Health

by Erin ReichelAvatar photo
February 2, 2022

When people unfamiliar with 4-H are introduced to our organization, they may hear the name and see the clover emblem with an H on each of the four leaves and wonder “What do those H’s stand for?” Head, Heart, Hands, and Health are the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #4HVolunteers, #4HYouth, 4-H, Featured, Hands, Head, Health, Heart, Ocextension, Volunteers

Lakefront Landscaping webinar Feb. 16 at 2pm

by Tia SilvasyAvatar photo
February 2, 2022

Join us for our free lakefront landscaping webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 16th at 2pm. Register on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lakefront-landscaping-tickets-242987771967?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.In this webinar you will learn how to care ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Aquatic, Central Florida, Event, Lakefront, Plants Landscaping, Webinar

Thoughts of the Heart

by Brenda Marty-JimenezAvatar photo
February 1, 2022

With Valentine’s Day approaching, photos of red hearts, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, colored candy hearts, and all types of chocolate come to mind during the month of February.  Valentine’s Day just presents us all with another choice ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: A Healthy Diet, Avoid Being Sedentary, Be Wise About Your Portion Size, Choose Healthy Fats, Choose Red, Choose Red Fruits And Vegetables, Consume Fresh Fruit, Consume Fresh Fruits And Vegetables, Dark Chocolate, Engage In Portion Control, Exercise, February, Fill Your Heart With Positivity, Follow MyPlate Guidelines, Follow The Advice Of Your Health Care Provider, Gifts Of The Heart, Heart Health, Limit Added Sugars, Physical Activity, Practice Moderation, Reach Out To Others That May Be Isolated, Red Hearts, Schedule Annual Appointments With Your Health Care Provider, Stay Hydrated, Strawberries, Strive For A Healthy Weight, Thoughts Of The Heart, US Dietary Guidelines For Americans, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Gifts

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