Many times when we think about outdoor eating, we are grilling our foods. And just like cooking indoors, we need to follow guidelines for cooking on the grill to ensure the foods reach the table safely. Let’s review… Read More
Keeping your food safe from the time you take your food item out of the refrigerator or freezer until you serve the food item on the table takes some food safety awareness Let’s take a look at the… Read More
Food safety always begins with proper hand washing, and this includes the outdoor setting. Washing your hands for 20 seconds and drying them on a clean towel or paper towel is the first step in preventing a food… Read More
Who doesn’t enjoy a summer picnic or barbecue with family and friends? Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy these warm weather events but these events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. As… Read More
February was American Heart Month, but it’s never too late to learn more about the risks of heart disease. It is the number one killer of women, claiming the lives of one in every three according to the American… Read More
Home design can impact the ability of residents to stay at home as they age, or following a short- or long-term disability. Our free “Universal Design and Visitability” class on Feb. 7 will highlight techniques and tips that… Read More
In light of the federal government shutdown and its impact on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Florida Department of Children and Families has released the following information in a “frequently asked questions” format. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance… Read More
Enjoy the taste of homemade jams and preserves from your own fruit. Our Jan. 24 “Canning Strawberry Preserves and Freezer Jams” class will teach the basics of making fruit jam. For the safety of participants, we ask that… Read More
With the holiday season arriving, a large number of people will be travelling to see friends and family.Many will be staying in hotels overnight or for extended weekends, but very few will be thinking of the tiny critters… Read More
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and you want it remembered for family and friends, not for foodborne illness. Along with all of the holiday planning of meals and guest lists, start planning now to defrost that frozen… Read More
