In the distance, far from my slowly moving vehicle along Myakka River State Park’s main road, tall, strange silhouettes of robust birds were slowly making their way across the asphalt. Their characteristic strut, reddish-heads, and iridescent ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife![an uncooked, thawed turkey sits on a platter, awaiting cooking. [credit: unsplash.com, hayley ryczek]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2023/11/2023_FCS_turkeyThawedRaw01_unsplashHayleyRyczekCROP1338x357TINY.png)
In our last "Turkey Talk" blog post, we talked about general guidelines for handling fresh and frozen birds. Using the guidance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, let's take a look at the three methods that can be safely used to thaw your ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
Caution! Holidays may be hazardous, particularly when it comes to the waistline. (Forethought and forbearance now will pay dividends for your health in the new year.) Often people rationalize, saying “It’s holiday time. I’ll eat ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Whether you dine on a traditional holiday meal this year – or opt for something more exotic -- keep safety in mind. That starts with shopping and goes through preparing the feast and storing leftovers. We talked to Keith Schneider, a UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Turkey Express: Your Questions Answered Turkey time is right around the corner. Don’t wing it! Here are some questions and answers to get you warmed up for the season. Can you make a turkey in an air fryer? Yes, as long as it fits. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Grocery prices are currently rising and after preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal, it is important to use all of the food. We do not want to waste any of it. One way to do this is to use all of the turkey. After all the favorite parts ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety,![A shopper grapples with products and technology in a grocery store [CREDIT: pxhere.com, Viki Mohamad]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2021/07/2021_FCS_blogGroceryShoppingHealth_bannerv02_1338x357.png)
In our last post in the "Grocery Shopping for Your Health" series, we focused on the home pantry. Today, we trek back to the store, hitting the poultry area to talk turkey (and chicken and more). In the poultry area, you will find more than ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
You’ve finished your holiday meal, including perhaps, seconds. The aroma of traditional foods still wafts from the kitchen. Lots of people will make leftovers, whether it’s turkey sandwiches or a veggie dish. But some UF/IFAS Extension agents ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
You have your frozen turkey. Now what? Plan ahead to be sure your bird is safe and ready to cook. Do not thaw your frozen turkey on the counter. All parts of the turkey must be kept at a safe temperature during the thawing process and cooked ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, , Work & Life