The Wonders of Watermelon
Oh, watermelon. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Watermelon is the perfect warm weather treat and a summer holiday essential. It’s a sweet, light, and delicious snack and its versatility lends… Read More
Tag: Fruits
Summer’s Harvest Brings Healthy Benefits
North Florida’s beautiful spring weather means we get to enjoy a variety of delicious, locally-grown fruits and veggies during the summer months. Produce such as bell peppers, squash, tomatoes, greens, corn, cucumbers, okra, peas, eggplant,… Read More
What’s in Season Now?
April showers bring May flowers–and your Fresh from Florida April Shopping List! Shelley Swenson is your local Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent III, UF/IFAS Wakulla County.
What’s in Season Now?
April showers bring May flowers–and your Fresh from Florida April Shopping List! Shelley Swenson is your local Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent III, UF/IFAS Wakulla County.
You Can’t Be the Real Thing: Eat Whole Fruits
Bertholf. (N.D.) Juicing from http://goo.gl/Neu02U Don’t fool yourself into thinking that drinking 100% fruit juice is the same as eating the whole fruit. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found two key things… Read More
Vending Machine- Use the Right Sense!
We all know the lure of the vending machine. The fancy packages and fun buttons are there to tempt us when hunger strikes. Unfortunately this easy way to get a snack can often give you… Read More
5 Reasons to Buy Frozen Foods
Economical. Since frozen fruits and vegetables are not influenced by the influx of seasonal pricing due to harvest times and supply and demand; prices remain relatively constant. Watch for sales and stock up when the prices… Read More
Family Nutrition in Action: December 2013 Issue
IN THIS ISSUE: ♦ Check out ChooseMyPlate.gov ♦ Eat and Be Merry with Fruits and Veggies! ♦ Rethink your Drink ♦ Veggie Corner: Tomatoes ♦ Recipe: Mexican Salad Bowl