In the distance, far from my slowly moving vehicle along Myakka River State Park’s main road, tall, strange silhouettes of robust birds were slowly making their way across the asphalt. Their characteristic strut, reddish-heads, and iridescent ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
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![A shopper grapples with products and technology in a grocery store [CREDIT: pxhere.com, Viki Mohamad]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2021/07/2021_FCS_blogGroceryShoppingHealth_bannerv02_1338x357.png)
In our last post in the "Grocery Shopping for Your Health" series, we focused on the home pantry. Today, we trek back to the store, hitting the poultry area to talk turkey (and chicken and more). In the poultry area, you will find more than ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
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 gobbler that ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeDo you usually eat more during the holiday season and find that you have gained a few pounds? You’re not alone. The holiday season brings a number of food-packed get-togethers, from family functions to open houses, work celebrations, and more. Since ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & LifeBy Dr. Maria Rometo Extension Agent II Thanksgiving is right around the corner, along with all the holiday planning of meals and guest lists. But how do you safely thaw that frozen turkey you purchased a few weeks ago on sale at the grocery ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life