Now that we made it 30 days past Christmas, you likely have received your latest credit card statement(s) with your holiday spending by now. If you are one of the 35% of Americans who took on holiday debt, you be may in financial stress. ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
By Syreeta McDonald, Extension Intern Carbohydrates, or carbs, are an essential part of our diet. Carbs are broken down into glucose, which is the primary source of energy for our bodies. Knowing the different types of carbohydrates and how ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Trick Or Treat: Sweet Alternatives By Syreeta McDonald, Extension Intern For most people, October marks the beginning of the holiday season. If you celebrate Halloween, you are likely already stocking up on the seasonal candy to pass out ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeWhile it’s good to stock up now on nonperishable food, do you know what to do with your current refrigerated food before the storm hits? Perishable food becomes compromised during a power outage after a certain amount of time. ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Food Safety, Work & Life
The Family and Consumer Sciences agents of the Southwest Florida District have a myriad of program expertise, and now they are coming together to share it in a free four-part virtual series. With Earth Day coming up, the agents tied in this ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The ServSafe Manager’s class and exam session will be offered again in Pasco County at our Dade City office. ServSafe is the national food safety certification for those working, or planning to work, in the food industry. The class/exam ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeIf you’re searching for a new home, you’ve certainly noticed the current state of the housing market. The cost of housing has gone up considerably, but it’s important to realize how much house you can afford realistically so that the ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeWith National Soup Day on February 4th, and with all of this cold weather we’re having, this is the perfect time to talk about soup. Have you had some recently? Maybe you had it more than once in the past month. And with so many varieties, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeNow that it’s December, we’re about to be surrounded by countless opportunities to eat unhealthy food. Cakes, brownies, cupcakes, and chocolates at events or given to you as gifts will be pervasive. Between office parties, friends’ parties, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeHave you heard of the Teal Pumpkin Project? For many families that have a child with certain food allergies, the scariest part about Halloween is making sure their child does not ingest candy with the allergen. Common allergens, such as nuts ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life