Herbs and spices have been used for hundreds of years in cooking and medicine (Stephens 2010). They add a wide range of flavors to food and may also provide health benefits. For some people, using herbs and spices… Read More
All electric pressures cookers operate in the same way. Food is placed in an inner pot, a tight fitting lid is closed, preventing steam from escaping, The liquid in the inner pot is heated and produces steam. The… Read More
When I hear the word tumbleweed, an image of a dry brittle plant tumbling across a barren road of an arid desert scene pops into my head. Not the image of a prickly plant patching across the beaches… Read More
E-cigarette use has increased in recent years, especially among youth and young adults, who use e-cigarettes more than any other age group. E-cigarettes are now the most commonly used tobacco product among youth. Lighting a traditional cigarette causes the tobacco… Read More
Sanitizing and disinfecting both help remove or destroy germs that can make you sick. Sanitizing is a chemical process that lessens and even kills germs on surfaces to make them safe for contact. Usually you sanitize in kitchens… Read More
Are you not sure how to use your Instant Pot? Wondering what all the buzz is about? During this HANDS-ON class you will learn: The different functions of the Instant Pot Cleaning and safety Meal preparation – make… Read More
Do you want to earn Extra Income? Do you like to bake? Make Jams and Preserves? Join the University of Florida Extension’s introductory webinar about the Florida Cottage Food Law and how to start your own business from… Read More
Best Ways to Clean Kitchen Sponges Every kitchen has at some time or another been home to a sponge, that oh-so-versatile cleaning tool. It wipes up messes on countertops and absorbs liquid droplets quickly. Best of all, it’s… Read More
The outbreak of foodborne infections with E. coli O103, which has been linked to ground beef, is over (June 19, 2019) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The illnesses have occurred in 10 states: Florida, Georgia,… Read More
When your child turns 18 it is presumed, they will be able to handle his or her own affairs unless a legal proceeding “Guardianship” gives some or all the responsibility for him or her to a parent or… Read More
