Posts Tagged by Florida
What’s in Stores
| January 17, 2013 | Posted by Melissa under Healthy Eating, In Stores, Produce |
Check out the latest Fresh From Florida items on ad in grocery stores around the state. Albertsons Strawberries – lb – $2.48 Tangerines – 3 lb – 2/$5.00 Grapefruit – 5 lb – 2/$5.00 Tomatoes – 1 lb – $1.00 Celery – 1 bunch – $1.00 Carrots – 1 lb – $1.00 Red Peppers… continue reading
Smoked Mullet Spread is Tasty Treat
| January 12, 2013 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Recipes, Seafood |
I grew up in Central Florida, and as a little girl I remember going to waterside restaurants where one of my favorite treats was fish dip served with those little rectangular crackers. We have a recipe for Smoked Mullet Spread that takes me back to those days, and as mullet season winds down in Florida, there’s still time to… continue reading
What’s in Stores
| January 11, 2013 | Posted by Melissa under Healthy Eating, In Stores, Produce |
Check out the latest Fresh From Florida items on ad in grocery stores around the state. Albertsons • Strawberries – lb – 2/$5.00 • Roma Tomatoes – $1.00/lb • Cucumbers – 2/$1.00 • Cabbage – 2 lb – $1.00 • Pink Grapefruit – 2/$1.00 • Celery – 1 bunch/$1.00 • Radishes – 2 lb –… continue reading
Strawberry Santa
| December 14, 2012 | Posted by Kristopher under Cooking, Kids, Produce, Recipes |
A few weeks ago, I was looking for unique ways to feature Florida products and I came across this fantastic, and very simple “recipe” for strawberries. All you need are a container or two of Florida strawberries, toasted (black) sesame seeds, and a container of heavy whipping cream. I’ve attempted this recipe twice and I… continue reading
National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference
| December 4, 2012 | Posted by Arlette under Agriculture, Events |
The 2012 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference was hosted by Florida this year. The event, which drew participants from as far away as Iraq and Kenya, was held in Orlando, Florida, at the beautiful Hilton in Walt Disney World. Over 1,200 4-H Extension Agents were able reconnect with friends and colleagues while they… continue reading
Shop Local for Christmas Trees
| November 26, 2012 | Posted by Marisol under Agriculture, FAPC, Farms |
North Florida’s winter weather provides the perfect growing conditions for Red Cedar, Carolina Sapphire, Leyland Cypress, Green Giant, and many other varieties of Christmas trees. These can easily be found in Tallahassee at Bavarian Christmas Tree Farm. Operated by Franco and Sigrid Camacho, Bavarian Christmas Tree Farm is one of the many family-owned Christmas tree farms… continue reading
World Diabetes Day at the Capitol
| November 9, 2012 | Posted by Guest under Cooking, Events, Healthy Eating, Nutrition |
Guest Post submitted by Florida Department of Health, Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Want to try some blue food? Blue is the key ingredient of the day and also the international color for diabetes awareness. That’s why Chef Justin and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) Diabetes Prevention and Control Program will dish up some healthy… continue reading
