Keeping poultry has been gaining great popularity among residents in urban areas across the country. But before bringing home a handful of chicks from your local feed store, there are a few things to consider—is it legal for you to keep chickens ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, Natural Resources
Did you grow up preserving food? Whether it was by water bath or pressure canning, drying, or freezing, there are multiple ways to preserve food! Even if you don't have the experience, it's never too late to learn. Join us on Thursday, February ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Pantry pests can be a nuisance. There are few foods in your pantry that are immune to these pesky little critters. Ice cream, cereal, flour, rice and spices are all vulnerable. Pantry pests such as flour beetles, granary weevils, rice weevils ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Thawing food is a critical step in food preparation in commercial establishments. If done improper, the food can become contaminated. I still hear where people thaw meats on the counter, which is a sure recipe for a food borne illness risk. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
If you are like thousands of St. Johns County residents, you enjoy the restaurant quality of our local food. St. Johns County restaurants accommodate a diverse menu for the most discriminating taste buds! Most residents enjoy a night out and/or ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety
Many people take for granted that soap and water are enough to clean and sanitize a kitchen. While it is true that it may clean up some of the dirt and grime, it does not properly sanitize a kitchen. The definition of sanitizing is reducing ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety
Tailgating is always a great way to spend time with your friends and family before the big game. Food is the constant staple. Whether it is hotdogs or hamburgers, here are a few tips on keeping your food safe. Cook food to a safe minimum ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
What is a Cottage Food? A cottage food product is a non-potentially hazardous food product produced in an unlicensed home kitchen. A person who produces a cottage food product is a Cottage Food Operator. Does a Cottage Food Operator require ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Safety, Work & Life
Have you ever been frustrated that you prepared a home cooked meal and everyone complained that the meat was tough? The answer can be as simple as using a thermometer to cook to the right temperature. Why Use a Food Thermometer? I’ve become ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
What is the Culinary Accelerator @ Immokalee? The Culinary Accelerator @ Immokalee is a membership-based commercial kitchen where members can select from a range of customized hours and plans to prepare, cook and package their culinary ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Natural Resources, Work & Life