Category: Food Safety

Egg-cellent Celebrations: Safeguarding Springtime Traditions with Egg Safety Tips

by Melanie Thomas
March 28, 2024

Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Easter Eggs, Egg Safety, Food Safety, Foodbourne Illness, Healthy Holiday, Salmonella

Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

by Melanie Thomas
February 16, 2024

As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Preservation, Food Safety, Freezing Fruit, Strawberries

Caution Holiday Ahead!

by Dorothy Lee
November 21, 2022

Caution! Holidays may be hazardous, particularly when it comes to the waistline. (Forethought and forbearance now will pay dividends for your health in the new year.) Often people rationalize, saying “It’s holiday time. I’ll eat ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Guest, Holiday Dinner, Host, Turkey

Basics to Canning

by Dorothy Lee
April 7, 2022

Canning Flyer_2022 Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/Basic-Canning READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Canning, Fruit, Vegetables

Keep Your Food Safe This Holiday

by Dorothy Lee
November 16, 2021

“Leave the food on the table and we will nibble on it later.” This is a familiar phrase during the holidays, but according to food safety experts it is not a good idea. About two million cases of food poisoning occur in the home each year ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food, Food Preparation, Food Storage, Holiday, Safety

Video: Growing and Saving Blackberries

by Beth Bolles
June 3, 2021

Blackberries are one of the easiest fruiting crops to grow in the North Florida garden. Fruits mature during the month of May and early June. If you don't plan to eat your blackberries fresh, learn some quick tips from UF IFAS Escambia County ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Berry Crops, Blackberries, Fruit, Harvesting, Low Maintenance Fruit, North Florida Fruit, Storing Blackberries

Keep It Fresh, Keep It Safe

by Dorothy Lee
May 4, 2021

Spring has arrived. It is fresh produce season. The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that half your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables. Select a rainbow of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance your diet. There is ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, WORK & LIFE

Video: Growing Chamomile in the North Florida Garden

by Beth Bolles
April 28, 2021

Chamomile is recognizable as a tea but not a common plant found in many Florida herb gardens. Learn about growing chamomile in order to make a cup of your own tea with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/OIuMA0OR95o READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Chamomile, Container Gardening, Edibles, Gardening, Herbs, Tea

Video: Growing and Preparing Horseradish

by Beth Bolles
January 8, 2021

Grow your own horseradish in your home garden. You can then harvest roots to make a delicious, spicy sauce for your favorite dish. Learn outdoor care and kitchen prep with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. #gardentotable #homegrown #homegardening https://youtu.be/BMeNBvYj6ko READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Container Gardening, Edibles, Food Safety, Garden To Table, Horseradish, Making Horseradish, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables

Produce Pointers – Okra

by Dorothy Lee
November 12, 2020

Although not well-known outside of the South, okra is a staple in Louisiana’s famed Creole cooking. The green pods have a rigid skin and a tapered, oblong shape. When cooked, okra gives off a sticky juice that will thicken any liquid to which ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE

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