Tag: spices

“Chili” Weather Ahead

by Hillary MacMichael
October 27, 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

Sip Into Fall: Cozy Pumpkin Latte Makeover

by Hillary MacMichael
September 23, 2025

There’s something about that first sip of a pumpkin spice latte that makes it feel officially fall. The cozy spices, the creamy texture, the hint of sweetness-it’s no wonder this drink has become the season’s most beloved beverage. But ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Healthy Drinks, Healthy Swaps, Nutrition, Ocextension, Pumpkin, Spices, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Growing and Cooking with Herbs: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

by Anne Yasalonis
May 12, 2025

In this episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast, Andrea Nikolai, the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, joins us to talk all things herbs! From growing to cooking, health benefits to recipe ideas, it's thyme for a fun episode! Many ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes
Tags: Andrea Nikolai, Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Family And Consumer Science, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Growing And Cooking, Health, Herbs, Master Gardener Volunteer, Nutrition, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Spices, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast
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Research Journeys Update: Sofia Acevedo, Spices and Chronic Inflammation

by Jessie Erwin
April 21, 2025

We are thrilled to welcome back Sofia Acevedo to our FSHN Research Journeys series, which follows the research of graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida! During the first year of her ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Chronic Inflammation, FSHN Research Journeys, Graduate Research, Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program, Nutritional-sciences-graduate-feature, PhD Nutritional Sciences, Research Journeys, Research-journeys-nutritional-sciences-phd, Sofia Acevedo, Spices

Herbs and spices explained: ‘Use-by’ dates, how to extend shelf life, and more to boost your holiday feast

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
November 22, 2021

Think of the herbs and spices that make your favorite holiday dish – the basil, thyme or rosemary in savory entrees and sides; the cinnamon, nutmeg or clove in baked goods. But how best to use these ingredients to ensure a delicious feast? ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Herbs, Holidays, Samantha Kennedy, Spices, Wakulla County

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