Category: Health & Nutrition
Winter squash are nutritious and tasty
October 12, 2017
Winter squash Winter squash are hard-skinned edible members of the gourd family. In contrast to tender, young summer squash, winter squash are harvested at a mature stage when the skins have grown hard. Packed with nutrients, winter squash ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Cooking, Food, Squash
Safe Snacking
October 12, 2017
What is a vacation, road trip or day at the beach without snacks? Keeping snacks safe means keeping fruits and vegetables that have been peeled or sliced, cold. Once a fruit or vegetable has been prepared (this includes slicing) it needs to ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Food Safety, Fruits And Vegetables, Healthy Eating, Safe Snacks, Snacks
How Much Should I Prepare?
October 12, 2017
Holiday celebrations tend to center around decorations and food. Planning enough food for groups of people can result in food waste or many leftovers. Leftovers can be helpful if you can use them in meals but too many can cause mealtime to ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Christmas, Food Prep, Holiday Meals, Holidays, Portions, Thanksgiving
Protect Your Skin
October 11, 2017
By Mia Wilchcombe, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Most people want to have beautiful, radiant, and wrinkle-free skin but do not understand the damage that occur regularly due to external factors. Sunlight, pollution, hygiene practices, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Skin, Sunscreen, Wilchcombe