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Food for Thought


Fermented Foods
An ancient food preservation technique that harnesses the power of bacteria and yeasts
Katie Sims
Feb 19, 20253 min read


Hit the Pause Button: The Ritual of Slowing Down
Rituals offer a way to reclaim presence in a fast-paced world.
Shannon Rose Greene
Feb 19, 20254 min read


Meet Endorphin Farms
Endorphin Farms, located in St. Johns County, bottles about 650 hot sauce, marinade and bbq sauce recipes.

Lauren Titus
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Does Local Food Taste Better?
Research by Dr. Leslie Kaplan and her class of Honors First year students, with data analysis and graph provided by Ezekiel Rodriguez...
Students at University of North Florida
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Understanding the Scoville Scale
Peppers range from mild to mind-blowing, depending on the level of capsaicin.
Jack Twachtman
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Plant Hardiness Zone Map
As the hardiness zone increases, the perennial plant options in Northeast Florida become more tropical and tender.
Mallory Schott
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Datil Work
Bringing Northeast Florida's signature pepper to the wider world
Bill Delaney
Jan 21, 20255 min read


Turn on the Heat, Turn up the Flavor
How one man's obsession with heat and flavor turned into culinary experimentation. Hot sauces need certain things: a base, a balance of...
C.H. Hooks
Jan 21, 20254 min read


The Corner at Debs Store
The Corner at Debs Store
A Collaborative Recipe for Community Building
Katie Delaney
Sep 16, 20244 min read


Trends in Food
Creative flavors, like matcha, and seasonal changes make doughnuts a sizzling trend. Photo by Amy Robb. Some food trends catch fire and become part of our culture, while other fads fizzle after short-lived notoriety (remember unicorn frappuccinos and charcoal ice cream?). The following are some trends that are hot right now. Sous-Vide A French term meaning “under vacuum,” this is a method of cooking food in a vacuum-sealed bag under a precisely heated water bath. Once limited
Courtney Babcock
Jan 1, 20222 min read
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