This month, you will see and hear a lot about rosemary. Rightfully so! It makes for a great festive and aromatic gift during the holidays. It has a lot of positives going for it: Rosemary plants can be enjoyed for years. Rosemary has ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
In our previous "Turkey Talk" blog posts, we covered how to safely handle frozen and fresh turkeys, along with how to properly thaw a frozen turkey. So, now it's time to talk about how to roast the perfect turkey, one that not only tastes ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life![an uncooked, thawed turkey sits on a platter, awaiting cooking. [credit: unsplash.com, hayley ryczek]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2023/11/2023_FCS_turkeyThawedRaw01_unsplashHayleyRyczekCROP1338x357TINY.png)
In our last "Turkey Talk" blog post, we talked about general guidelines for handling fresh and frozen birds. Using the guidance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, let's take a look at the three methods that can be safely used to thaw your ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life![an array of wrapped, frozen turkeys in a supermarket display. [credit: flickr.com, dennis sylvester hurd]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2023/11/2023_FCS_frozenTurkeysCanada01_flickrCC0_DennisSylvesterHurdCROP1338x357TINY.png)
It's already half-way through November, and many of us are planning the Thanksgiving menu. As we prepare for the big day, it's important to keep food safety in mind. Whether you are buying a fresh bird or frozen, you need to be aware of how ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
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, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Join us Sept. 11 for our free class showing you a healthy way to add flavor to your recipes. Cooking with herbs and spices not only adds flavor and punch to foods, but they also can help reduce the amount of salt, fat and even sugar you might ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeNOTE: Our apologies, but this class has been canceled. The class will be offered again Nov. 8. Visit ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com to learn more and register. Cooking with herbs and spices not only adds flavor to your recipes, but also can ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition