Category: Food Safety

Egg-cellent Celebrations: Safeguarding Springtime Traditions with Egg Safety Tips

by Melanie Thomas

March 28, 2024

Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Easter Eggs, Egg Safety, Food Safety, Foodbourne Illness, Healthy Holiday, Salmonella

Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

by Melanie Thomas

February 16, 2024

As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Preservation, Food Safety, Freezing Fruit, Strawberries

February is National Canned Food Month

by Terri Keith

February 23, 2021

In 1795, Napoleon needed a better way to preserve large quantities of food for his troops during the Napoleonic Wars, so his government offered a reward of 12,000 francs for the invention of a new food preservation method. In 1809, Nicolas ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Canning, Food Preservation, Nutrition, Vegetables

Celebrate Watermelons!

by Terri Keith

August 26, 2020

Watermelon is a tasty treat so celebrating watermelons in August sounds like a great reason to break out all the delicious and healthy watermelon recipes I’ve been saving—like this one for Watermelon Limeade. Did you know that eating ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Health, Nutrition, Watermelon

Jackson County Extension Welcomes New Family and Consumer Sciences Agent

by Terri Keith

April 15, 2020

The Jackson County Extension Service is excited to welcome Terri Keith as the new Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. Keith will be providing science-based information from the University of Florida to help Jackson County citizens make wise ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, New Agent

How to Use a Food Thermometer

by Kendra Zamojski

November 22, 2019

You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking. Check out this video for more information: https://www.facebook.com/UFIFASNWFCS/videos/vl.3187756837932254/491642101442297/?type=1 Sources: IsItDoneYet.gov Is ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, , WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cooking Temperatures, Food Thermometer

Pressure Canning: Winter Surplus Meat Preservation Course

by Stephanie Herzog

November 20, 2019

Click here to register online. See the flyer below for all of the information! READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management

It’s Turkey Time: Thaw Your Turkey Safely

by Kendra Zamojski

November 12, 2019

You have your frozen turkey. Now what? Plan ahead to be sure your bird is safe and ready to cook. Do not thaw your frozen turkey on the counter. All parts of the turkey must be kept at a safe temperature during the thawing process and cooked ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, , WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Safety, Thawing, Turkey

What’s For Dinner? Make Your Own Freezer Meals

by Kendra Zamojski

October 22, 2019

You get home after a busy day and now it’s time to figure out what to make for dinner. You open the pantry and the refrigerator in a search for something to make for dinner. Maybe you can’t find the right ingredients or you don’t feel ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Safety, Freezer Meals, Freezing, Healthy Cooking

Summer Local Eats – Supporting Farmers’ Markets

by Stephanie Herzog

July 29, 2019

Summer is a great time of year to eat locally grown fresh produce! There are many options rich in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and nutrients. Farmers work hard to provide life-sustaining sustenance for society, and consumers supporting ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture

UF/IFASExtension Jackson County

Subscribe For More Great Content

UF/IFAS
Extension Jackson County