Category: Food Safety

The Effects of Food Insecurity

by Olivia Zugay

September 29, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Human Rights Month: Food Insecurity With the rise in prices and the impact of COVID-19 over the past few years, access to food has become harder for many around the world. This December ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
Tags: Donate Peanut Butter, Food Drive, Food Insecurity, Food Pantry, Healthy Eating, Peanut Butter Challenge, Treasure Coast Food Bank, Volunteering

Mangoes in Florida

by Yvonne Florian

August 3, 2023

Thinking about all those Florida mangoes, what is your favorite way to enjoy fresh Florida mangoes? Fresh cut, mango salsa, chutney, mango jam, mango butter, smoothies? In my opinion, mangoes are best when fully ripe and fresh from the tree, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Florida Mangoes, How To Grow Mango In Florida, Mango Butter, Mango Jam

July Blueberry Jammin’

by Yvonne Florian

July 6, 2023

I just love summer fruits. Fresh berries and cherries are the best. Summertime in America is when most of our berries are ripe and ready for picking. What can you do with so many berries? My favorite ways to preserve delicate summer fruit ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Blueberries, Canning, Canning Jam, Jam

Hurricane Season June First thru November 30th

by Yvonne Florian

May 15, 2023

Prepare Before Hurricane Season Begins By Yvonne Florian Hurricane season will be upon us June first. While a disaster can strike at any time of the year, now is the time to do your Hurricane preparations such as: Trim landscape ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Management, Livestock, Water
Tags: Disaster Praparation, Drinking Water, Emergency Pantry, Food Safety, Hurricane Preparation, Storm

Demystifying Food Labels

by Andrea Lazzari

April 5, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano Edited by Andrea Lazzari & Kaitlyn McCarty Have you ever found yourself shopping at the grocery store, only to find out you have no idea what labels on food products, especially animal products, truly mean? ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Food, Food Labels

Purslane in the Summer Garden

by Yvonne Florian

July 25, 2022

Summer vegetable garden weeds can be a problem for gardeners. It's too hot to check weed growth every afternoon. And we really only have a few vegetable plants which will survive the heat of a Florida summer. Deciding to let the garden ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn
Tags: Eat The Weeds, Edible, Florida Foraging, Foraging, Free Vegetables, Pickling, Purslane, Weed Identification, Weeds, Wild Edibles

Easy as Cake

by Yvonne Florian

June 11, 2020

After a hard day working out in the hot sun there is not much better than a refreshing meal that does NOT require cooking. And what meal would be complete without dessert? The following is a quick and easy take on the classic icebox cake. The ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Cool Desserts, Edible Lessons, Home Schooling, Kitchen Math, No-bake Cake

Beef Grades

by lbutler

July 26, 2017

You, as the consumer, may be overwhelmed by your choices when you approach the meat counter at our local grocery stores. No matter what you are looking for, there is a delicious and nutritious option that will meet all your expectations. Let’s ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Beef, Beef Grades, Meat Counter

Handling Meat Safely

by lbutler

July 26, 2017

Let’s talk about how to safely handle your meat before, during, and after cooking. Start by storing your meat appropriately. Refrigerate raw meat, poultry, and seafood in containers or sealed plastic bags to prevent their juices from dripping ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life

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