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COVID-19 “Food and Recipe Ideas”

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 24, 2020

Many people are trying new recipes with more time on their hands to cook. Several are having a taste-bud-awakening as they are trying new spices and flavors using up what is in stock in the pantry and cupboard. Often comfort foods are those ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: COVID-19, Easy To Prepare, Entrees, Food Safety, Menu Ideas, Menu Suggestions, New Spices And New Flavors, Recipes, UF/IFAS Solutions, Wash Hands, What To Eat?
Cooking on a stove top. UF/IFAS Photo by Cat Wofford. File 029278

COVID-19 and Cottage Food Operations: 10 Considerations

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 8, 2020

As Florida consumers are concerned about coronavirus, it is crucial that sanitation and hygiene best practices are followed. This is very important to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to help flatten the curve in our county and state. Consumers ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Coronavirus, Cottage Food, Cottage Food Business, Cottage Food Operations, Cottage Food Operators, COVID 19 Considerations For Cottage Food Operators In FL, COVID-19, Essential Services And Activities, Farmers Market, Fight Bac, Florida, Food Safety, Good Hygiene Practicies, Handwashing, Home Kitchen, In Home Sales, Personal Hygiene, Sanitation, Sanitation And Bleach, UF/IFAS Solutions

Think Nutrition and Wellness During a Quarantine

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
March 13, 2020

Many families and consumers are wondering about how to prepare for meals and wellness during a two-week quarantine. This is a new concept, yet it is very similar to preparing for a hurricane. You may be faced with limited food supplies, social ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: 14 Day Food Supply Ideas, Buy Early, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Quarantine Checklist, COVID-19, Dairy Group, Eating For Good Health, Food Safety, Fruit Group, Grain Group, Health, MyPlate, Nutrition, Protein Group, Quarantine, Sample Menu, Sick Day Items, Supplies, Think Nutriiton, Two Week Food Supply Ideas, Vegetable Group, Wellness During A Quarantine

Preventing the Spread of Germs and Viruses

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
March 6, 2020

There are many germs, microorganisms and viruses in our environment. With a healthy immune system and cooking food to the proper temperature along with proper handwashing, we can usually fight off these germs and stay healthy. How do germs ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: 20 Seconds, Coronavirus, Cover Your Cough, Cover Your Sneeze, Food Safety, Handwashing, Lather Hands, Prevention, Proper Handwashing, Recommended Hand Washing Procedure, Scrub Hands, Soap And Water, Thoroughly Cook Meat And Eggs, Virus, Wash With Soap And Water, Wet Hands

ServSafe Training in Broward

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
February 3, 2020

The University of Florida's Food Safety and Quality Program provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. The ServSafe Manager’s class and exam ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Davie, Exam, FL, Food Safety, Food Safety And Quality, ServSafe, ServSafe In Broward County, ServSafe Manager 7th Edition Textbook, ServSafe Registration, UF/IFAS Solutions

Super Bowl-54 Salad Options

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
January 31, 2020

Many people enjoy a variety of fun and tasty foods when watching the Super Bowl. Some are healthier than others! Why not incorporate a large fresh salad bowl as a nutritious option for you and your guests? Are you aware of the health benefits ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition,
Tags: 54 Options, Avocado, Container Garden, Diminish The Chance Of Getting Sick, Eating For Good Health, Fiber, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Foodborne Illness, Fruits, Guacamole, Healthy, Raised Bed, Salad, Super Bowl, Super Bowl Of Salad, Vegetables, Washing Fruits And Vegetables

UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Legacy Award Grant Winners

by Lorna Bravo
November 29, 2019

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Horticulture Extension Agent: Lorna Bravo Did you know that In 2019, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardener Program received the 2019 Master Gardener Legacy Grant award? This award recognizes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture, Educators, Florida Friendly Landscapes, Food Safety, Master Gardeners, Science, Teachers, Urban Area, Water Conservation, Water Quality

Edible Bugs and Eating Insects

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
August 30, 2019

Insects may play a significant role in food security as the world’s population continues to grow as does the need for food. Eating insects is a hot topic and is beyond eating “ants- on- a -log” made with raisins, celery and peanut butter. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, , Work & Life
Tags: Bees, Bugs, Cricket Muffins, Crickets, Culinary, Cultural Foods, Eating Insects, Edible Bugs, Entomophagy, Food, Food Allergy, Food Safety, Food Security, Global Food Security, Honey Bees, Insect Foods, Insects
The Fresh Wagon Mobile Farm Market serving low-income and disabled residents at a housing complex in Gainesville, Florida on Tuesday, May 24th, 2016.

All About Cottage Food

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
August 23, 2019

The Florida Cottage Food Law of 2011 has opened many opportunities for up-and-coming food entrepreneurs in the state. This allows individuals to manufacture, sell, and store certain types of food products in an unlicensed home kitchen located ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Benefits, Benefits Of Cottage Food Operations, Complaints, Cottage Food Label, Cottage Food Law, Cottage Food Operators, Creating Job Opportunities, Farmer's Markets, Flea Market, Food Safety, Hazardous Foods, Internet Sales, Kitchen Inspection, Labeling, Local Economy, Local Foods, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements, Selling To Consumers, Starting A Cottage Food Business In Florida, Time And Temperature Control, Unlicensed Home Kitchens

Pumpkins- Decoration or Food?

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
October 22, 2018

Fall is such a wonderful season for colorful falling leaves, hay rides, carved jack-o’-lanterns, Halloween costumes, pumpkin flavored foods, autumn gatherings, and pumpkin patches! Pumpkin carving is one the best Halloween activities families ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, , Work & Life
Tags: Craft Paint, Decorating, Eat, Edible, Edible Pumpkins, Fall Season, Food Safety, Glitter, Halloween, Holiday, Markers, Nutritional Value, Paint, Painted Pumpkins, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Farmers, Pumpkin Patches, Pumpkin Recipes, Safety