GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Hope Hersh has her sights set on something out of this world—freshly baked bread for astronauts. As a plant molecular and cellular biology doctoral student in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, ... READ MORE
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In our last post in the "Grocery Shopping for Your Health" series, we focused on breakfast cereals, and we've covered a good portion of the store. But, we still have a little more to go. And, today, we're wandering into the breads aisle and ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
“Breaking bread”, or eating a meal with others, is a deeply personal way to foster a sense of belonging. Food is a social glue; it brings us together for conversation, a time to catch up, a chance to connect with loved ones, and it fills ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Many years ago, a young girl attended a 4-H livestock club meeting along with her brothers and her father, who was serving as the volunteer club leader. During the meeting the local county 4-H Agent paid the club a visit to talk to the members ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthCome cook with us….. learn together and leave with research-based nutrition education and tested recipes. Healthy Breads Muffins, biscuits, cream puffs, pita, rolls and bread – oh my! Learn to make delicious and nutritious quick breads ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
One of the most comforting memories of childhood has to be the smell of homemade yeast bread wafting throughout the house! Baking yeast bread, like many other kitchen traditions is making a comeback. Bread is a wonderful source of carbohydrades, ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life