Category: Food Safety

Sea Grant Seafood Cooking Series Kicks Off!

by lcarnahan
May 11, 2020

This Wednesday evening, UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant launches the “Seafood at Your Fingertips: LIVE” cooking series. Libby Carnahan, Pinellas County Agent, is bringing you some fresh ideas for an old favorite- the can of Tuna! Libby ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Cooking, Heart Healthy, Recipe, Salad, Sea Grant, Seafood

Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips! At Home!

by lcarnahan
May 8, 2020

Florida is often referred to as the fishing capital of the world, making it unsurprising that Floridians eat nearly twice as much seafood as consumers in the rest of the nation. However, like the rest of the country, most of Florida’s seafood ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Recipes, Sea Grant, Seafood

Play It Safe in the Kitchen

by njensen
September 17, 2018

Rachel Preble, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Health Care System Eating should be a pleasurable experience. There’s nothing worse than coming down with a nasty bug after enjoying your favorite meal. September is National Food Safety Education ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking Temperatures, Food Safety Month

Food Safety Before and After the Storm

by njensen
September 23, 2017

Katelyn Smulligan, Dietetic Intern Bays Pines VA Healthcare System The stress of preparing for a hurricane can be all too overwhelming. Board up the house, have an evacuation plan, as well as a stockpile of food and water. While many of us ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life

Get Kids Cooking….to help them eat right!

by njensen
August 22, 2017

August is Kids Eat Right Month and one of the best ways to get help your kids make healthy food choices is to get them into the kitchen. Cooking is a valuable life skill that not only teaches children about nutrition and food safety, but can ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition

Have a Food Safe Summer!

by njensen
June 7, 2017

Nan Jensen, Extension Agent Schools is out and summer is here so let the fun begin. Whether it’s a cookout at the beach, a backyard barbecue or a picnic in the park, remember to play it safe with the food you prepare and eat. Here are ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life

A Season to Taste, Not Waste

by njensen
November 13, 2015

by Brianna Carroll, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System The holiday season is filled with joy, family, friends and food. While you can never have too much joy, friends or family, too often we are surrounded by an overabundance ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Food Safety

Fishing Capital of the World

by lcarnahan
November 6, 2015

Florida is the "Fishing Capital of the World” with more world record fish catches than any other state or country. From an economic perspective, Florida also leads all states in economic impacts for its marine recreational fisheries and has ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Ethical Fishing, Fishing Regulations, Florida Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Sustainable Fishing, Wmnf, Wmnf Radio

September is Food Safety Month: Separate the Myths from the Facts

by sfylpinellascounty
August 31, 2012

By Nan Jensen, Extension Agent Family and Consumer Sciences We do our best to serve our families food that’s safe and healthy, to reduce their risk of food borne illness, a serious public health issue that causes approximately one in ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life

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