Popcorn, a beloved snack worldwide, has a history as rich and flavorful as the buttery topping many of us enjoy it with. Though its origins date back over 5,000 years, popcorn’s journey to becoming the ultimate movie-time companion is filled ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
At the 2024 Southern Economic Association (SEA) Annual Meeting, UF graduate student, Jianhui Liu, received the Graduate Student Award following his presentation entitled “Assessing Consumers’ Valuation for Front-of-Package ‘Health’ Labeling ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Happy New Year, 2025, everyone! A new year is an opportunity to create new resolutions, goals, and focus on the things that matter most. Speaking of goals, maybe one of your goals this year is to be healthier. One of the first steps that you ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The featured Gulf Coast Catch and cook species for January is the Red Grouper! Red Grouper are exciting to catch and delicious to eat! January serves as the perfect time to target Red Grouper with cold water bringing the fish into shallower ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. For families, balancing nutrition with cost-effective strategies can seem challenging, but it’s doable with the right approach. Let’s explore practical tips to plan nutritious meals, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
January is recognized as National Blood Donor Month, but what makes blood and blood donation so important? What is blood? Blood is an essential bodily fluid that constantly flows through the body keeping it working. It has four main components: ... READ MORE
Category: , Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition
Thank You, Polk County! The 2024 Peanut Butter Challenge, organized by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension, was a smooth success. This annual peanut butter jar collection brings communities together ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension![carving a turkey on a cutting board. [credit: unsplash.com, claudio schwarz]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2024/12/2024_FCS_turkeyCarving01_unsplashClaudioSchwarzCROP1650x470TINY.png)
Perhaps you’ve spent time entertaining and had food left over. Or, you attended a holiday event where the food supplies outpaced the people's demand. So, how do you handle those leftover foods so that uninvited guests, such as a foodborne ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Sweet potatoes are a nutritious and delicious treat for any meal, but did you know Florida’s varieties of the root can be the star of your holiday table? Florida’s sweet potato varieties generally come from Central and North Florida, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Reminiscent of the Victory Gardens of World War II, growing vegetables and herbs from seed in Central Florida has again become a popular and practical delight. By carefully planting and maintaining your garden, it's ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension