![A dark chocolate bar, partially unwrapped to show the treat. [CREDIT: Pixabay.com]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2021/07/2021_FCS_blogChocolateDarkBar01_pixabayCROP1338x357TINY.jpg)
In my last blog post, we talked a bit about dark chocolate and how we love everything chocolate. This time, we’ll walk through the different types of chocolate and storing this delicious treat. What is… Read More
![Chocolate treats shown artistically arranged on a serving tray. [CREDIT: Pixabay.com]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2019/09/2019_FCS_nationalChocolateDay_pixabayCROP1338x357.jpg)
Did you know that July 7 is World Chocolate Day? According to the World Cocoa Foundation, chocolate is the most popular sweet treat in the world, with more than 3 million tons of cocoa beans… Read More
![Produce at a grocery store. [CREDIT: Pixabay.com]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2021/04/2021_FCS_blogGroceryShopping01_pixabayCROP1338x357.jpg)
Have you ever thought about how you grocery shop? Are you a weekly shopper or do you make several trips during the week to several different stores? Saving money at the grocery store not only… Read More
![Pantry organization of non-perishable food items. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS, Tyler Jones]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2021/06/2021_FCS_blogShelfStableFoods01_ifas_CROP1338x357.jpg)
As you know, our official storm/hurricane season starts June 1. Have you begun to prepare? A good first step is to look in your pantry for shelf-stable foods. Of course, what IS a shelf-stable food?… Read More
Hurricane season officially starts June 1, but, if we have a year like 2020, we could see storms beginning to develop before then. Have you started to prepare? Now is a great time to begin… Read More
![A girl and boy help prepare a meal in the kitchen. [CREDIT: Pixabay.com]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2021/04/2021_FCS_blogChildrenInKitchen01_pixabayCROP1338x357TINY.jpg)
In my last blog post, we talked about saving money by learning how to purchase fresh produce, to look through the aisles, and being wary of the check-out lane. In this post, we’ll focus on… Read More
![A grocery store aisle with products stacked on shelves. [CREDIT: Pixabay.com]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2021/04/2020_FCS_blogGroceryStoreCOVIDtips_pixabayCROP1338x357TINY.jpg)
In my last blog post, we discussed how developing a meal plan and creating a grocery list helps save money. Let’s continue our conversation by looking at some more money-saving tips while grocery shopping. If… Read More
In my last blog post, I promoted our new class, How Food Waste Impacts your Life. In this blog post, we will begin to examine how your shopping habits can really ramp up your weekly… Read More
![Food heaped on a paper plate. [CREDIT: USDA]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2021/04/2021_FCS_blogFoodHeapedOnPlate_usdaCC0_CROP1338x357TINY.jpg)
April 5-9 has been designated Florida Food Waste Prevention Week, and UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has joined this effort by offering a new class: How Food Waste Impacts your Life. This free, hour-long class (2:30-3:30… Read More
In my last blog, I talked about our the free salad mix gardening kits from the One Seed program here at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. The kits are available at our Twin Lakes Park office,… Read More
