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Green Beans – Love the Flavor

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
September 15, 2025

There are many types of beans!  I just did a fun word search puzzle that had so many hidden legume words including calico beans, cannellini, fava, garbanzo, green bean, green pea, kidney bean, lima bean, mung bean, navy bean, split pea, etc. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Broward County, Clean, Extension, Follow MyPlate Guidelines, Food Safety, Gardening, Green Beans, Green Beans And Nutrition, Growing Green Beans, Handwashing, MyPlate, Nutrition And Health, Rinse Canned Green Beans, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Vegetables

Pineapple – A Tropical Treat Full of Flavor and Fun

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
July 3, 2025

Pineapple is more than just a juicy tropical fruit—it’s a symbol of hospitality, a festive favorite, and a versatile ingredient that shines in sweet and savory dishes alike. Whether it's fresh, grilled, juiced, or baked, pineapple adds ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Blog Articles On Food, Bromelain, Broward, Broward County, Eating For Good Health, Florida, Food Safety, Gardening, Handwashing, How To Grow A Pineapple, Make 1/2 Your Plate Fruit And Vegetables, Meat Tenderizer, MyPlate, Nutrition, Nutritional Content Of A Pineapple, Pineapple, Pineapple Is A Tropical Treat, Pineapple Recipes, Pineapple Trivia, The Enzyme Bromelain, USDA's MyPlate, Ways To Enjoy A Pineapple

Eggs are a Good Source of Protein

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
September 13, 2024

There are so many ways to cook eggs and they can be an economical source of protein. We use eggs at different times of the year during the changing seasons. Dying them during the holiday is a fun activity for all ages. Using leftover hard-boiled ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Backyard Chickens, Backyard Chickens And Eggs, Calories In One Egg, Cooking Eggs, Egg And Protein, Eggs, Eggs Are A Source Of Protein, Food Safety, Food Safety And Eggs, Fresh Eggs, Handwashing, MyPlate, Protein, Protein In One Egg, Recipes Using Eggs, Salmonella
There is an image of a picnic table with red and white checkerboard table cloth. On the tablecloth from left to right there is an image of a pitcher of lemonade, red blue and red stacks of cups, a drinking bottle that says lets grill, a bowl of pickles, a plate of hamburger buns, a platter of veggie kabobs, a bowl of salsa, a plate of hot dog buns, a squeeze container of both mustard and ketchup and a paper basket with paper and food in it.

Safe Picnics and Barbecues: Protect your Outdoor Meals from Bacteria

by Elizabeth Shephard
May 24, 2024

The warmth of the sun, the singing of birds, and the aroma of grilled food remind us that it's time for picnics and barbecues. But did you know that it's crucial to keep your food safe from bacteria while enjoying it outdoors? Additionally, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cook, Cool, Eating, Food, Grilling, Handwashing, Health, Kabobs, Nutrition, Outdoors, Picnic, Safety, Separate, Vegetables

Delicious Avocados

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 1, 2024

When you think of eating an avocado what do you think of? I think of a fresh bowl of guacamole and delicious Mexican food. May 5th, which is Cinco de Mayo, is the perfect time to enjoy and celebrate with some fresh and tasty avocados. There ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Avacado, Avocado Toast, Broward, Broward County, Choose Healthy Fats, Control Your Cholesterol, Delaying Browning Of An Avocado, Eating For Good Health, Florida, Fruit Stuffed Avocado Recipe, Growing Avocados, Guacamole, Handwashing, Master Gardener Program, Monounsaturated Fat, Nutrition And Avocado, Nutritional Content Of An Avocado, Ripening An Avocado, Variety Of Avocados

Handwashing is critical to good health 

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
January 25, 2024

Why is handwashing important? Handwashing is one of the best ways you can help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy. It is one of those personal hygiene activities we need to prioritize. Bacteria and germs can enter your body and make ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: 20 Seconds, Handwashing, Handwashing For Caregivers, Handwashing For Elders, Handwashing For Food Handlers, Handwashing For School Children, How Long Should I Wash My Hands?, Prevent The Spread Of Infection, When Should I Wash My Hands?, Why Should I Wash My Hands?

About World Food Safety Day

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 6, 2023

Food safety can be a big concern and problem in your home and across the world. Practicing the basic principles of food safety is key to avoiding a foodborne illness. We want you to be informed and educated about food safety. In the United ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Change Behaviors, Chill, Clean, Cook, Cook Food To The Proper And Safe Internal Temperature.., FightBAC, Food Safety, Foodborne Illness, Handwashing, How Do I Avoid Harmful Bacteria?, How Do I Keep My Food Safe To Eat?, Keep Food Safe To Eat., Learn About Food Safety., Practice Good Food Safety Techniques., Prevent Foodborne Illness, Separate, World Food Safety Day

Engaging in Food Safety Behaviors Does Matter

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
February 8, 2022

There has been a renewed emphasis on food safety, handwashing, and other personal hygiene practices with the COVID-19 pandemic. Foodborne illness has been known for years to affect an estimated 48 million people each year with approximately ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Bacteria Can Spread Through Cross Contamination, Broward County, Chill, Clean, Cook, Cook Food To A Safe Internal Temperature, Covid-19, Food Borne Illness Reduced, Food Safety, Food Safety Matters, Food Safety; Cutting Boards, Food Thermometer, Foodborne Illness, Handwashing, Keep The Incidence Of Food Borne Illness Low, Personal Hygiene, Separate

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