January is the perfect time to cuddle under a blanket, put your favorite movie or show on, and enjoy a delicious hearty bowl of soup as the climate gets colder. Soups are one of those foods that are truly versatile, and they are what you make ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
December marks the end of the year and the beginning of a new year. During this month, there is much to celebrate with the more well-known holidays such as Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa. In the food world, we participate in the observance ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Did you know an estimated 38 million adults and 12 million children face food insecurity daily in America? According to Feeding America, food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida has an abundance of marine animals that you can spot while on the water or walking along the shoreline. This includes several dolphin species that are found in Florida’s coastal waters. The most common dolphin you might see is the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Do you eat the recommended amount of veggies each day? On average, the adult recommendation is to eat 2 ½ cups of vegetables daily; the personalized amount can vary depending on age, sex, height, weight, and activity. So what counts as a ... READ MORE
Category: , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
While most have grown accustomed to the northern lobster featured in T.V. and restaurant chains, Florida waters are home to a different lobster known as the spiny lobster. While not as sweet in flavor as their northern cousin, these lobsters ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
There are many benefits to consuming eggs, with more being uncovered regularly. Contrary to popular belief, eggs are not a significant source of cholesterol as the cholesterol it contains is not well absorbed by the human body. The human body ... READ MORE
Category: , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Did you know that February 4th is National Homemade Soup Day? Why not join in on this celebration by trying a new soup recipe that includes oysters. Florida oysters are available year-round. Oyster harvest is mainly done in the cooler months ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Participation in organized sports in the United States has grown greatly in the past years. More than 38 million children and adolescents are involved in sports, and even more participate in informal recreational activities. With this increase ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
You just received an unexpected bonus at work and you're ecstatic. There are so many ways you could use this money... but how do you decide what you will do? Should you pay off some bills? Save it? Buy that item you've been dying to have? There ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life