Oh, watermelon. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Watermelon is the perfect warm weather treat and a summer holiday essential. It’s a sweet, light, and delicious snack and its versatility lends itself to a wide variety of beverages, ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFENorth Florida’s beautiful spring weather means we get to enjoy a variety of delicious, locally-grown fruits and veggies during the summer months. Produce such as bell peppers, squash, tomatoes, greens, corn, cucumbers, okra, peas, eggplant, ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEApril showers bring May flowers--and your Fresh from Florida April Shopping List! Shelley Swenson is your local Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent III, UF/IFAS Wakulla County. READ MORE
Category: AgricultureApril showers bring May flowers--and your Fresh from Florida April Shopping List! Shelley Swenson is your local Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent III, UF/IFAS Wakulla County. READ MORE
Category: AgricultureBertholf. (N.D.) Juicing from http://goo.gl/Neu02U Don’t fool yourself into thinking that drinking 100% fruit juice is the same as eating the whole fruit. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found two key things that may have ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFEWe all know the lure of the vending machine. The fancy packages and fun buttons are there to tempt us when hunger strikes. Unfortunately this easy way to get a snack can often give you more than you bargained for on your waistline. Many of the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFEEconomical. Since frozen fruits and vegetables are not influenced by the influx of seasonal pricing due to harvest times and supply and demand; prices remain relatively constant. Watch for sales and stock up when the prices are hot! Convenient. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFEIN THIS ISSUE: ♦ Check out ChooseMyPlate.gov ♦ Eat and Be Merry with Fruits and Veggies! ♦ Rethink your Drink ♦ Veggie Corner: Tomatoes ♦ Recipe: Mexican Salad Bowl READ MORE
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