Category: Food Safety
Handling Meat Safely
July 26, 2017
Let’s talk about how to safely handle your meat before, during, and after cooking. Start by storing your meat appropriately. Refrigerate raw meat, poultry, and seafood in containers or sealed plastic bags to prevent their juices from dripping ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Beef Grades
July 25, 2017
You, as the consumer, may be overwhelmed by your choices when you approach the meat counter at our local grocery stores. No matter what you are looking for, there is a delicious and nutritious option that will meet all your expectations. Let’s ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Beef, Beef Grades, Meat Counter
Fun Snack Ideas for Kids
July 21, 2017
Many parents that we come across throughout the community say it’s hard to get their kids to eat healthy. One fun idea that we’ve showed families at our lessons is to make kabobs—made with various fruits and cheeses! The kids that attend ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & NutritionTags: Cheese, Families, Fruit, Healthy Snacks, Kids
Starting a Small Food Business in Florida
May 19, 2017
Do you have a secret family recipe or do your friends tell you they would buy a certain dish you make? If you answered yes to one these questions, and you have the entrepreneurial spirit, the Florida Cottage Food law allows you to make and sell ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Food Safety, UF/IFAS ExtensionShopping Trip to the Grocery Store
May 18, 2017
The parents at Gulfside Elementary had the opportunity to go on a grocery store tour this week after recently doing a trip for Lacoochee Elementary. One of the fun things about the tours is that, at the end, after going through all the five ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Challenge, Family Nutrition Program, Food, Fruits, Grocery Store, Healthy, Management, Meals, Money, MyPlate, Produce, Schools, Vegetables