Category: Health & Nutrition

Food Delivery Safety

by Nelly Nelson
April 1, 2024

With many Americans working longer hours, working side jobs, commuting back to the office, and getting busier in general, people are looking for ways to make their lives easier. This need for convenience has led to a significant increase in ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Food, Food Deliveries, Food Safety, Foodborne Illnesses, Grocery Deliveries, Restaurant Deliveries, Safety, Subscription Meal Kits, Takeout

Grow Tomatoes with a Bit of Plump and Circumstance

by Alyssa Vinson
December 15, 2022

Tomato growing in Florida can be a tricky endeavor. It starts out well as you watch the deep green and fragrant leaves unfurl, climbing with fuzzy fervor seeking the sun, only to walk out the next morning with your coffee to discover the chewed ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Featured Hot Topic, Home Gardening, Tomato

Why Slow Cookers Are Here to Stay

by Nelly Nelson
October 20, 2022

Slow cookers were first introduced in the 1940’s and it was originally intended to prepare a traditional Jewish dish that needed to cook all day. In the 1970’s, the design was sold to another manufacturer and was rebranded as a "Crock Pot", ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

The Benefits of Cooking with an Air Fryer

by Nelly Nelson
September 15, 2022

Air fryers have become a very popular kitchen appliance, especially in the last few years. With all the other appliances on the market, do air fryers really live up to the hype? We think they do! Here are the benefits of cooking with an air ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Appliances, Food Is Our Middle Name, Food Safety, Nutrition, Nutrition And Health

Uncommon Edible Landscape Plants

by Alyssa Vinson
April 25, 2022

Part 2 in the Uncommon Edible Landscape Plants Series, Part 1 can be found here. The landscapes that surround our dwellings, for some, may be our first and last connection to nature. They offer respite, little bastions of nature that connect ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes
Tags: Edible Landscaping, Edibles, Featured Hot Topic, Flowers, Gardening, Home Landscapes

Let’s Enjoy a Variety of Nutritious Foods, March is Nutrition Month

by Nelly Nelson
March 16, 2022

Your body needs more than just healthy foods for proper nourishment. Exercising daily, getting plenty of rest and staying hydrated are all essential behaviors for maintaining a healthy body. National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition
Tags: Guidelines For Americans, Myplate, Nutrition

Why Garden?

by Alyssa Vinson
August 24, 2021

Gardens have a delicate and meaningful existence, they are beautiful, they can sustain us, and they offer us the opportunity to re-engage with the natural cycles of the earth. We can experience the joy of sunshine, the despair of storm-tossed ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Benefits Of Gardening, Gardening, Healthy Gardens, UF/IFAS Extension

Mush Ado About Nothing?

by Alyssa Vinson
July 2, 2021

Mush Ado About Nothing? The promise of summer brings so many new curiosities to our landscapes. One of the most dramatic and surprising of these changes is the arrival of mushrooms in our environments. Seemingly appearing between the afternoon ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Mushrooms, Fungi, Mushrooms, UF/IFAS Extension

Sustainable Food and You! New Series in Manatee and Sarasota County

by Nelly Nelson
June 22, 2021

Have you ever wondered how food shopping practices and consumption affects our environment and the planet? Would you like to learn how to select food options that support the community and are better for your health? “Sustainable ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Farmers Market, Food Is Our Middle Name, Nutrition And Health, Sustainable Food

Coming Together: Manatee Elementary school pantry serves the community!

by Nelly Nelson
May 18, 2021

The financial situation for thousands of families has been drastically altered during the pandemic. In Manatee County, the number of individuals and families experiencing food insecurity has increased. Approximately 44,300 Manatee County residents ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Food Insecurity, Pantry, School Garden

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