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If you’re like me, you enjoy the month of October for many reasons, from a love of pumpkin to the beginning of cooler weather, and, of course, enjoying all the winter squash. But, did you… Read More
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October is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s when my favorite winter squash takes center stage: pumpkin! You’ve probably noticed pumpkins popping up everywhere. They’re in Halloween carvings and decorations, of course,… Read More
Registration is now open for Sarasota County’s 15th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop. The online event is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to showcase strategies for healthy, resilient, thriving communities…. Read More
In our last blog, we discussed the four core principles of safe food handling. Now, let’s focus on carry-out, prepared foods. Many of us have days packed with activity, and often find it hard to… Read More
Food delivery services, whether from your grocery store or a local restaurant, are in high demand now. But, given the COVID-19 pandemic, these services also carry a bit of concern. There’s good news, though. According… Read More
Are you interested in learning energy and water saving techniques and helping low-income residents in Sarasota County? If you have interest in sustainability and helping our community and planet be a better place to live,… Read More
By Maria Portelos-Rometo and Sarah Bostick UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Recently, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services temporarily changed some of the rules about eggs. These changes are part of a statewide effort… Read More
Amid all the steps many people take when it comes to preventing illness, they often overlook one simple but highly effective action. Handwashing. Proper handwashing is a basic technique that has been proven to help… Read More
We know that paying attention to the dates on food items is important, and that manufactures provide these dates to tell consumers about quality and, in some cases, food safety. In this last Food Label… Read More
In our previous Food Label Dates posts, we talked about some terminology used on the food packaging. But what about eggs? Besides all the different sizes and varieties of eggs, how long do eggs keep… Read More
