Holiday Baking – Food Safety
Keep food safety in mind as you bake this holiday season. Many people think about the raw eggs in cookies and cake batter. So, they know it is not a good idea to eat raw… Read More
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Holiday Baking – substitutions
Note: Brands are used for recognition only. No product endorsement implied. When baking for this holiday season, there are many reasons you may want to substitute ingredients. Some family members may have allergies, some may… Read More
Holiday Baking – a family tradition
Holiday baking may be a tradition in your family. For years, our family would get together and bake. Those are special memories and I miss spending that time with family. This year we will not… Read More
How To Effectively Disinfect A Private Drinking Well
Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink. It may be in danger of contamination from pollutants found in the flood waters…. Read More
Prepare before you go to a shelter
Peak of Hurricane Season is September 10. As the peak of hurricane season is coming, it is time to have everything ready. Is it likely you will have to go to a shelter if a… Read More
Water Wednesday Recap – Hurricane Preparedness
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Are you prepared for this hurricane season? Last Water Wednesday, the Family Consumer Sciences Agents LuAnn Duncan in Sumter County and Lisa Hamilton… Read More
Sustainable Food Systems and the Role of Cattle
With the current world population at 7.7 billion, food production is of major concern and puts increasing pressure on the agriculture community to provide that food. The initial next step is concern over the environmental… Read More
Food Gifts, A Gift for any Season
Choosing the right gift for some people can be hard. For the older single relative or the college student who just needs money, a meaningful gift is hard to find. In my case, this… Read More
Making Safe Jerky at Home
Jerky is great for hikers, after school snacks and hurricane kits but only when it is safe. Many hunters use their meat to make jerky. Or, it is a great way to take advantage of… Read More
German Cockroaches: Keeping Them Out of Your House
Cockroaches are one of the most unloved of insect species. Not all cockroaches are bad though. Believe it or not, some are actually beneficial. However, there is one cockroach species that is considered one of… Read More