Tag: Thanksgiving
Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving
November 19, 2018
For me, Thanksgiving is a holiday that grows in importance each year. Putting aside parades, Black Friday and family arguments, it’s a haven of peace and gratitude. We don’t often take enough time in our busy lives to gather with family ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Holidays, Nick Place, Thanksgiving
UF Experts Offer Tips on Thanksgiving Food Safety
November 19, 2018
ORLANDO, Fla. – As families gather for Thanksgiving, hosts and hostesses want to make sure no one walks away with food poisoning. A University of Florida registered dietitian with UF/IFAS Extension Orange County offers tips on keeping your ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Food Safety, Holiday, News, Thanksgiving, UF/IFAS Extension
Making Thanksgiving Harvest Again
November 16, 2018
Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends. A time for relaxation and taking stock of our fortunes. A time to see just how comically large of a turkey we can fit into a deep fryer and, subsequently, a time to thank our local firefighters. ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: Agriculture, Dinner, Farmer's Market, Food, Thanksgiving
A Naked Sweet Potato – What a Novel Idea
November 16, 2017
Mention sweet potato casserole and most people envision lightly browned marshmallows piled high on cut or mashed sweet potatoes mixed with plenty of brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, pecans, and extra marshmallows just in case it isn’t sweet ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Casserole, Gal, Naked, Nancy Gal, Nutrition, Potato, Potatoes, Recipes, Sweet, Thanksgiving, Yams
Tips for Eating Healthy During Thanksgiving
November 14, 2017
Can you believe, the average American eats an astounding 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat during a traditional Thanksgiving meal? That’s more than two times the calories and three times the amount of fat an adult should eat in one day. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Calories, Cooking, Desserts, Eating, Food, Gal, Healthy, Nancy Gal, Stuffing, Thanksgiving, Tips, Turkey, Weight
Leftover Sweet Potatoes? Make Biscuits!
October 19, 2017
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Can you believe it is already time to start preparing for the holiday season!? With the holidays also comes tons of left overs. You try to send plates of food home with your houseguests, but always ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Biscuits, Christmas, Fall, Holidays, Leftovers, Recipes, Sweet Potato, Thanksgiving
Nothing Says Fall Like Pumpkins!
October 17, 2017
Fall isn't fall until you have eaten your first piece of pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are enjoyed by many people, never knowing how they originally got their start in traditional America. The word pumpkin originated from the Greek work ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Fruits & VegetablesTags: Fall, Fall Harvest, Halloween, Native Americans, Pilgrims, Pumpkin, Pumpkin History, Pumpkin Pie, Thanksgiving
How Much Should I Prepare?
October 12, 2017
Holiday celebrations tend to center around decorations and food. Planning enough food for groups of people can result in food waste or many leftovers. Leftovers can be helpful if you can use them in meals but too many can cause mealtime to ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Christmas, Food Prep, Holiday Meals, Holidays, Portions, Thanksgiving
DIY Gratefulness Tree Tutorial
November 23, 2016
Have you ever heard the saying, “take time to stop and smell the roses?" With the hustle and bustle of daily life, this can be easier said than done! However, according to several studies, being intentional about gratitude can benefit ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTags: 4-H Club Group Activities, Emotional Health, Gratefulness, Panhandle 4-H, Parent Resources, Thanksgiving