Tag: food preparation

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Tomatoes: A Nutritional Powerhouse and Culinary Favorite

by Elizabeth Shephard
April 7, 2025

Tomatoes–who doesn’t love them? They have so many uses and are featured in many of our favorite foods. Whether made into a rich sauce for pasta, diced up in your favorite salsa, or sliced on a burger, tomatoes are versatile enough to be ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bruschetta, Chicken, Food Preparation, Food Safety, National Tomato Month, Nutrition, Recipe, Tomato, Vegetable
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May 2024 Class List

by Morgan Roth
April 23, 2024

Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want this sent to your email? ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Brevard Discovery Garden, Canning, Florida Friendly Fishing, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Preparation, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Hunter Safety, Jams, Jellies, Pesticide, Pesticide License, Pickling, Plant Fundraiser, Poultry, Pressure Canning, Tea, Tea Making, Turf Management, Turfgrass, Urban Agriculture, Water Bath Canning
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Halloween Treats: Making Them Nutritious and Safe

by Elizabeth Shephard
October 6, 2023

Hello, Spooky Season Enthusiasts! October is here, and you know what that means: pumpkins, costumes, and lots of treats! But wait, should treats only mean sugar-laden candies and chocolates? This Halloween, let’s aim for treats that aren't ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Creating Fun Foods, Food, Food And Nutrition, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Nutrition
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Celebrating National Cooking Day: The Magic of Cooking at Home

by Elizabeth Shephard
September 6, 2023

September 25th marks National Cooking Day, a perfect time to reflect on the joys and benefits of home cooking. While only some might be culinary enthusiasts, many of us have embraced our inner chef more than we would have expected. I understand ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Emotional Health, Food, Food And Nutrition, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Nutrition, Relationships
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Project Pantry: Chocolate Chip Muffins

by Samantha Kennedy
April 17, 2020

This week's recipe takes a walk on the sweeter side: chocolate chip muffins! These sweet treats are perfect for breakfast or a quick snack and are so easy to make, you'll want to make them all the time. This particular recipe uses buttermilk ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Chocolate Chip Muffins, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Preparation, Muffins, Pantry, Project Pantry, Quick Breads, Recipe

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