The Hopeful Gardener ‘Fesses Up
Okay, it’s confession time here. I happened upon my newfound love of gardening quite by accident. We had a meeting about the blog in which we discussed topics we thought would be fun, how often we...
View ArticleEpcot’s Fresh from Florida Weekend 2010 – Erickson Farm
At Erickson Farm, farming truly is a family business. Father Dale and daughters Krista and Kim run the farm on the shore of Lake Okeechobee that has been in the family since 1911. The Ericksons grow...
View ArticleDirty Jobs Goes Sponge Diving
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...
View Article‘how to Do florida’ is back for season 2 and we’re so excited!
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...
View ArticleThe Sights and Sounds of a Photoshoot
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...
View ArticleHow to: Peel a Tomato-Video
I took a quick lesson from Melissa’s blog and tried one of her suggestions out!
View ArticleTomatoes: Field to Home
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...
View ArticleGrilling with Chef Justin part 1
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...
View ArticleDinner with Edgar
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...
View ArticleAwesome Alligator Adventures
Kept all my fingers and toes! I can say with a straight face that I work with some reptiles. The Seafood Marketing Bureau hosts a group called FAME – the Florida Alligator Marketing and Education...
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