Category: Health & Nutrition

UF/IFAS Extension helping students enter the food service workforce

by Tennille Herron

December 3, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Brandi Smith, 17 and a senior in the culinary arts program at Dunnellon High School, dreams of one day being accepted into the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. A program at her high school has set ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Extension, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida

Bread Baking and Jam Making Workshop Postponed

by BLOGS.IFAS

December 3, 2015

Workshop postponed to early 2016. REDISCOVER BREAD BAKING AND JAM MAKING DECEMBER 8, 2015. Click here.... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food And Nutrition, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension

Holiday Food Prep FAQs

by BLOGS.IFAS

November 30, 2015

Have questions about safely preparing your holiday meal? Refer to this quick reference for answers to common questions this time of year: Q. Approximately how long should you allow for thawing a frozen turkey in the refrigerator? A. 24 hours ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: FAQs, Food, Holiday, Living Well In The Panhandle, Prep

How to Prevent Salmonella Infection

November 23, 2015

Salmonella bacteria can be found in many different places and in a variety of animal species. Salmonella can most frequently be found in foods such as raw meats, particularly poultry. It can also be transferred to soil, water, and kitchen surfaces ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Families And Consumers, Family Hot Topic, Food Safety, Foodborne Illness, Health And Nutrition, Safe Cooking Temperatures, Salmonella, Salmonella Infection, Salmonella Outbreaks, Symptoms Of Salmonella Infection

Wakulla County Extension Encourages “Dine In” Day

by BLOGS.IFAS

November 17, 2015

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS MEALTIME MADE EASY *Make a commitment to eating together *Minimize the distractions at dinner (television, phones, computers) *Serve appetizing foods *Enjoy easy conversations For mealtime ideas, visit: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1195 READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Better Nutrition, Bonding Relationships, Children, Connect With Your Family, Dine In With Us, Educational, Extension, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Health, Meals, Nutrition, One Meal At A Timre, School Success, Shelley Swenson, UF, UF-IFAS, Wakulla County Extension

UF/IFAS and a Sumter County church are helping locals dig in the dirt

by BLOGS.IFAS

November 16, 2015

OXFORD, Fla. --- Maureen McCoy has always gardened and enjoys knowing where her food comes from and exactly what is used to grow it. And that’s why she signed up for a plot in the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Extension, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida

All about Cranberries

November 16, 2015

Cranberries are well known for being the sweet, delicious accompaniment to a Thanksgiving turkey, but not much else is commonly known about this berry. They have a unique planting process, are versatile in recipes, and provide ample nutritional ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Cranberries, Cranberry Growth Cycle, Crops, Family Hot Topic, Fruits And Vegetables, Health And Nutrition, Horticulture

Eat Local: Lettuce

by BLOGS.IFAS

November 16, 2015

Locally grown foods boost the local economy, introduce the community to agriculture, and protect natural resources. Plus, they are fresher than foods that travel many miles. Even though eating local isn’t always an option, Florida does offer ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Crops, Eat Local, Family Nutrition And Health, Fruits And Vegetables, Health And Nutrition, Lettuce, Sustainable Hot Topic

Keep It Clean: Kitchen Appliances

November 16, 2015

Although your kitchen may look clean, it can harbor harmful bacteria that can cause colds, foodborne illnesses, and more. If you clean your kitchen appliances routinely, however, you can rid your kitchen of bacteria and keep you and your food ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Cleaning Kitchen Appliances, Conventional Ovens, Dishwashers, Family Health And Nutrition, Family Hot Topic, Keep It Clean, Microwaves, Refrigerators

Plastic in My Toothpaste?!

by Lara Milligan

November 16, 2015

I didn’t use this title just to catch your attention; I used this title because it’s true. Some toothpaste products actually contain tiny pieces of plastic. Often the “stuff” that makes your toothpaste look pretty is really plastic bits. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Contaminants, Fish, Fleece, Florida, Marine Life, Microfiber, Microplastic, Ocean, Plastic, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Sea Turtles, Tampa Bay, Toothpaste, Water Quality

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