Category: Food Safety
A Candy-less Halloween
October 16, 2019
Halloween without candy? Ask kids of a certain age, and they would say "unthinkable!". Actually, they might groan/cry/whine at the thought of not getting candy for Halloween. As we get older, getting candy becomes less important as we turn into ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Candyless Halloween
The Teal Pumpkin Project
October 1, 2019
October is the month that most of us seek out pumpkins for our festive dishes and decor. Fortunately, there are so many to choose from. Pumpkin colors ranging from Orange, red, green, pink, blue and white are all the rage but are you aware ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Fruits & VegetablesTags: Allergy, FARE, Food Safety, Halloween, Teal Pumpkin Project
Upcoming ServSafe class in Pasco County
September 10, 2019
The ServSafe Manager’s class and exam session will be offered again Pasco County. ServSafe is the national food safety certification for those working, or planning to work, in the food industry. The ServSafe class, which is nationally recognized ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeTags: Class, Exam, Food Safety, ServSafe
Edible Bugs and Eating Insects
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 & LifeTags: 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
All About Cottage Food
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 & LifeTags: Benefits, Benefits Of Cottage Food Operations, Complaints, Cottage Food Label, COTTAGE FOOD LAW, Cottage Food Operators, Creating Job Opportunities, Farmers 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