Tag: recipes

Memories of Muffins: A Reverie for National Berries Month

by Paul Roberts
May 15, 2026

Growing up, every July my family would take a long road trip to visit family. One activity we always did together was go blueberry picking with my grandpa at a U-pick farm a short drive from his house. Everyone would fill a bucket—though we ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Blueberry, Blueberry Products, Horticultural Sciences Department, J. W. Olmstead, J.G. Williamson, Muffins, National Berries Month, P. M. Lyrene, Recipes

Tasty Treasures

by Amanda Quintos
May 15, 2026

One of my favorite parts of living in Florida is having more access to tropical fruit. The classic sweetness of mango, the distinct and delicate flavors of guava and papaya, and the almost chocolaty taste of sapodilla are simple yet profound ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Work & Life
Tags: Fruits, Landscape Trees, Planting, Recipes

A Heart Full of Health

by Amanda Quintos
May 15, 2026

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Do you have a favorite movie for this time of year? Perhaps you commemorate the day by visiting a green space or a favorite trail, or enjoying music and art at one of Gainesville’s many charming venues. Maybe ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Diabetes, Disease Prevention, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Health, Recipes

Purple sweet potato recipe book puts a new spin on a classic

by Tory Moore
May 15, 2026

If you’ve wanted to try purple sweet potatoes but haven’t known just how to cook them, UF/IFAS experts have you covered. A recipe guide developed by the UF/IFAS food science and human nutrition department includes 10 recipes using the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Food Science And Human Nutrition, Hastings Agricultural Extension Center, Holiday Meal, Holiday Meals, Holidays, Purple Sweet Potatoes, Recipes, Sweet Potatoes

Soups On!

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

By Shelley Swenson, Extension Agent III, Family and Consumer Sciences UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension Soups On…. What eight words go together when you think of soup? I think of cold weather, economic meal, preparation ease and slow cooker. This ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Budget, Comfort Roods, Community, Cooking, Educational, Extension, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Foods, Health, Nutrition, Recipes, Shelley Swenson, Soup's On Recipe Book, Soups, Wakulla County Extension

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Brussels Sprouts

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

Are you looking for different ways to enjoy brussels sprouts, click here to choose from the listed 10 ways. Included in the link you will also see a recipe and no worries if you're wanting to know the nutrional facts, they are included! READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Brussels Sprouts, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health, Healthy, Recipes, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension

Fabulous Food Cooking Class: Healthy Breads

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May 15, 2026

Come 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
Tags: Biscuits, Bread, Cooking Class, Fabulous Food, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Muffins, Nutrition, Nutritious, Recipes, Shelley Swenson

Family Nutrition in Action: November 2013 Issue

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May 15, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE: ♦ Check out ChooseMyPlate.gov ♦ Make it Meatless! ♦ Craving a Hamburger ♦ Veggie Corner: Green Beans ♦ Recipe: Italian Green Beans and Grean Bean Vinaigrette READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food, Green Beans, Health, November, Nutrition, Recipes, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension

National Family Stories Month: Why Our Stories Matter More Than Ever

by Elizabeth Shephard
May 12, 2026

What are you going to do with National Family Stories Month? For me, it started with an early Thanksgiving trip where about 35 family members gathered under one roof. The food was wonderful, of course—but the conversations were even better. ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Belonging, Family, Food, Recipes, Resilience, Self-esteem, Stories

“Chili” Weather Ahead

by Hillary MacMichael
October 28, 2025

Are you feeling chili? No, I’m not talking about the chill in the Florida air, I’m talking about having a delicious bowl of chili! Chili is a staple cold-weather food that’s surprisingly versatile. Whether you’re a meat‑lover or a ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Family And Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Ocextension, Recipes, Spices, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

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