Check your farmers' market for a local source of fresh goat milk. Top finished goat cheese with a splash of olive oil and a pinch of thyme, or make it spicy with a savory blend of herbs and salt.

It’s nearly impossible to mess these up, so don’t be afraid to play around by adding a garlic clove, dried chile, a few sprigs of herbs and/or a pinch of spices to suit your tastes.

When you find yourself with time on your hands, head into the kitchen for some culinary DIY experiments. Here are some projects that are fun for all ages, though you might need to help a bit with youn...

If you want to forage your own elderberries in Northeast Florida, you can find them in early summer, then again in late summer and early fall.