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Festive Feasting with a Healthy Twist

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November 29, 2023

The end of the year is almost here and we all know that means holidays and celebrations are in full swing. The best part of any celebration (besides friends and family, of course)? All of the delicious food! While the food we consume around ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Healthy Eating, Healthy Holidays, Ingredient Swaps, Nutrition, Ocextension, Recipes, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Enjoy Florida-grown foods at Thanksgiving and through the holidays

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November 7, 2023

When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State, say University of Florida experts. Those edibles include corn, potatoes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, lettuce and tomatoes. Like many ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Andrea Nikolai, Bananas, Corn, Florida-grown Foods, Food, Fruits, Green Beans, Hastings Agricultural Extension Center, Holidays, Leo Hoffmann, Lettuce, Nelly Nelson, Nutrition, Pineapple, Potato Breeding, Potatoes, Research, Thanksgiving, UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, Vegetables

Fall Is Here And Pumpkins Are Everywhere!

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October 10, 2023

Fall is here, which means cooler weather, fall fun, and pumpkins! If you’ve been to the store lately, you’ve probably seen pumpkin-flavored everything. Even I can admit, I am a huge fan of pumpkin-flavored things and when fall rolls around, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: #extensionforall, #ocextensionnews, Fall, Family And Consumer Sciences, Health And Wellness, Nutrition, Pumpkins, Recipes, Soup, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
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Halloween Treats: Making Them Nutritious and Safe

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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

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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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