Category: Behind the Scenes
Dinner with Edgar
| December 20, 2012 | Posted by Nicole under Behind the Scenes, Cooking, Recipes, Seafood |
We sometimes complain about having to cook dinner after a long day. Imagine yourself in the middle of the Bering Sea trying to cook a meal for your crew of six and a couple cameramen. Now THAT’s a long day- and something Edgar Hansen knows all too well. Edgar is the youngest Hansen brother on… continue reading
Grilling with Chef Justin part 1
| September 4, 2012 | Posted by Kristopher under Behind the Scenes, Cooking |
Football season is here! I don’t know about you, but I’m extremely excited that America’s favorite game is back in season. I decided to have a cookout in the upcoming weeks to watch a game with some friends, but I wasn’t sure what to cook. So I gave Chef Justin a call and I decided… continue reading
Tomatoes: Field to Home
| May 23, 2012 | Posted by Kristopher under Agriculture, Behind the Scenes, Farms, Produce |
Back in March, I had the opportunity to tour different agriculture farms and packinghouses around the state. Today, I’d like to share with you the process of getting tomatoes out of the field to your table. Many of you may be surprised at the work and processes involved in you picking up a tomato at… continue reading
How to: Peel a Tomato-Video
| March 30, 2012 | Posted by Kristopher under Agriculture, Behind the Scenes, Cooking, Produce |
I took a quick lesson from Melissa’s blog and tried one of her suggestions out! continue reading
The Sights and Sounds of a Photoshoot
| August 17, 2011 | Posted by Kristopher under Behind the Scenes, Cooking |
Hello readers of the Fresh From Florida Blog! My name is Kristopher and I’m a new employee at the Department. I had the privilege of observing a photoshoot with Chef Justin several weeks ago. The video that I’ve posted is just a little taste of what it’s like at a photoshoot designed to exemplify fresh… continue reading
‘how to Do florida’ is back for season 2 and we’re so excited!
| June 3, 2011 | Posted by admin under Behind the Scenes, Cooking, Recipes, Seafood |
how to Do florida is back for a second season! This show is great for anyone who loves Florida and even those who don’t. If you aren’t familiar with how to Do florida, the concept is simple: each episode features a couple how-to segments (anything from scalloping to sandcastle building) and a cooking segment with… continue reading
Dirty Jobs Goes Sponge Diving
| February 28, 2011 | Posted by admin under Behind the Scenes, Seafood, Uncategorized |
Mike Rowe and the Dirty Jobs crew are at it again in Florida—this time they ventured down to Tarpon Springs to be sponge divers for the day. As usual with Mr. Rowe, there was a lot of humor and of course plenty of “dirtiness!” Some might not think sponge diving could be considered dirty. Apparently… continue reading
