It’s time to move beyond jerky and learn how to preserve a wide variety of foods! What percentage of food is water? How much space can be saved removing the water from food? How much longer can food last if it’s dehydrated and vacuum ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeIn 2011, NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, conducted a study with 22 families and analyzed 30 items in their homes. One item that disappointingly made NSF International’s list of the “Top Ten Germiest Places ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeIf an Easter egg hunt is on your calendar for the holiday weekend, follow these tips for safe, quality hard cooked eggs. Dr. Amy Simonne, University of Florida/IFAS Food Safety Specialist, recommends choosing Grade A or AA eggs with clean, ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeIN THIS ISSUE: Lead Your Heart to Health Choose Dark Chocolate Veggie Corner: Cabbage Recipe: Simple Coleslaw READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeJoin us at the Vegetable (& other Specialty Crop) Producers Round Up! Come learn about new marketing opportunities for your specialty crop operation and interact with local Northwest Florida produce distributors. We will be teaching new ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureHurricane Preparedness & Recovery – UF/IFAS Extension Solutions for Your Life As Isaac continues to move westward, now is the time to make sure that you are prepared. Here are tips to help you and your family prepare for the storm. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent A Consumers Guide to Safety of Food in Containers Exposed to Flood Waters HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT FOOD TO KEEP OR DISCARD • Do not eat any food that may have come into ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FYCS/EFNEP Agent I taught a program on dehydrating meat into beef jerky one morning this week at a summer day camp. I was surprised how many youth did not know the hazards of cross-contamination ... READ MORE
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