Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences It has often felt like time has dragged on in 2020, but despite all the challenges, time has continued to march on, and that means the holiday season is right ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Join us on Zoom on Friday, November 16, 2020 at 12:00pm EST to learn the basics of making delicious quick breads such as muffins, biscuits, and waffles. There is no fee for this class, but you MUST pre-register to participate. To register, ... READ MORE
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Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences Over the last several months, as you’ve learned to adjust to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have become more interested in producing ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences A friend of mine recently shared with me a few recipes for what is known as “cooler corn.” As the name implies, it’s a way of cooking a large amount ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE
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You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking. Check out this video for more information: https://www.facebook.com/UFIFASNWFCS/videos/vl.3187756837932254/491642101442297/?type=1 Sources: IsItDoneYet.gov Is ... READ MORE
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You have your frozen turkey. Now what? Plan ahead to be sure your bird is safe and ready to cook. Do not thaw your frozen turkey on the counter. All parts of the turkey must be kept at a safe temperature during the thawing process and cooked ... READ MORE
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You get home after a busy day and now it’s time to figure out what to make for dinner. You open the pantry and the refrigerator in a search for something to make for dinner. Maybe you can’t find the right ingredients or you don’t feel ... READ MORE
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Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences If you are anything like me, kitchen cleanliness is very important. Everything is tidy and in its place, there is no expired food in the pantry or refrigerator, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences A Storm of Historic Proportions Hurricane Michael was a storm of historic proportions, slamming into the Florida Panhandle and wreaking havoc on millions ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & Life