UGA Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the FACS Education Degree Program. Food and cooking enthusiast. Recreational tennis player who loves to laugh and enjoy whatever life brings her way.
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Meals from the Field Videos
September 2026 - Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders & Baked Oatmeal Cups
August 2026 - Butter Burgers, Rigatoni Mac & Cheese & Rocky Road Peanut Clusters
July 2026 - Chicken Salad & Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Boats
June 2026 - Zucchini Spaghetti Boats & Chocolate Orange Zucchini Bread
May 2026 - 3 Easy Summer Grilling Recipes - Steak Kabobs, Grilled Eggplant & Blueberry Dessert
April 2026 - Healthy Strawberry Recipes and Pork Chop Salad
March 2026 - Spring Brunch Recipes - Scalloped Potatoes and Creamy Peas
February 2026 - Healthy Spinach Breakfast Tacos & Chicken Peanut Protein Bowl
January 2026 - Winter Comfort Cooking - Corn Chowder and Hot Ham Sandwiches
November 2025 - Holiday Recipes with Georgia Flavor
October 2025 - Halloween Edition - Monster Sliders and Spooky Skillet Dip
September 2025 - Garlicky Green Beans and Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
August 2025 - Slaw Dogs, Southern Potato Salad and Football Rice Krispies
July 2025 - Focaccia and Fruit Pizza Fun!
June 2025 - Two Cherry Inspired Recipes You'll Love
May 2025 - 2 Easy Asparagus Recipes You'll Actually Love
April 2025 - Sweet and Savory Peanut Recipes You'll Love
March 2025 - Crispy Carrot Fries and Savory Carrot Tart
February 2025 - Southern Comfort! Shrimp and Grits and Shrimp Tacos
January 2025 - Cheese Fondue and Hot Chocolate Dip
November 2024 - A Recipe for a Tasty Masterpiece (Apples)
September 2024 - Pepper Packed Recipes
August 2024 - Featuring Summer Squash
July 2024 - Featuring Watermelon
June 2024 - Featuring Fresh Corn
May 2024 Grilled Peaches - Two ways
April 2024 Brunch Ideas for Mother's Day and Father's Day
March 2024 Featuring Spring Onions
February 2024 Featuring Cabbage
January 2024 Featuring Game Day Appetizers
December 2023 Featuring Award Winning Comfort Foods
November 2023 Featuring Pecans
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Canning and Other Food Preservation Methods
Canning Do’s, Don’ts and Safety Tips for Beginners - 55pluslife
The Canning Supplies You Need to Preserve your Favorite Fruits and Veggies Taste of Home
How to Can Tomatoes the Right Way - Martha Stewart
Is canning cool? The basics and how to get started preserving - Southern Kitchen
Water Bath Canning vs. Pressure Canning: Which Method Is Best to Process Your Jams, Pickles, and Preserves? - Martha Stewart
Jelly Vs Jam vs Preserves: What's the Difference? - Harry and David - The Table
I found an old-school technique to conquer my jam fears. Then I tried to figure out if it’s safe - The Washington Post
Can canners still trust the Ball Blue Book, cornerstone of the American canning canon? -The Counter
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Storage
Can you Reuse Plastic Freezer and Sandwich Bags? - Martha Stewart
How to Store Baked Goods So They Stay Fresh Longer - Martha Stewart
30 Foods You Should Never Put In Your Freezer - Womens Health
How to Store Hard-Boiled Eggs the Right Way—Plus, 2 Mistakes to Avoid Martha Stewart
Why You Should Start Refrigerating Your Hot Sauce - Epicurious
Spoiler Alert: Plastic Wrap Is a Great Way to Kill Your Cheese - Epicurious
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Food Safety
Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips to Help Prevent Illness Fox 54 News Huntsville
Should You Wash Your Produce Before Refrigerating Martha Stewart
The Cookware Experts Say You Should Throw Away Right Now Martha Stewart
Can You Reuse your Plastic Freezer and Sandwich Bags? Martha Stewart
You Must Eat These Five Foods on the Same Day - Daily Mail Online
The Best Picnic Foods That Won't Spoil in Warm Weather -US News and World Report
The Secret to Cutting Potatoes Ahead of Time Is to Soak Them in Water—Here's How - Martha Stewart
How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last? - Epicurious
Spice Containers Are Probably the Dirtiest Items in Your Kitchen - Very Well Health
Does Soy Sauce Need to Be Refrigerated? - Epicurious
You Should Never Defrost Chicken on the Counter—These Are the Only 3 Thawing Methods to Use, Say Food Safety Experts - Martha Stewart
3 Ways to Defrost Ground Beef—and Why You Should Never Thaw It on the Counter - Martha Stewart
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Food and Nutrition Trends
11 Best Frozen Foods for Blood Sugar, According to Registered Dietitians Parade
A dietitian helped us choose the best meal replacement bars of 2026 - Forbes
Want to Lose Weight? Make This Simple Breakfast Recipe Tonight Parade
Here's Exactly What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Okra Water Every Day Parade
Eating More of This Type of Nut Might Be the Easiest Way To Lower Inflammation Parade
Dr. Tracey Brigman was one of 63 experts asked to complete the Healthy Aging Survey for US News and World Report
What Happens When You Stop Eating 3 Hours Before Bed Las Vegas Review Journal
Defining artificial sweeteners: Do they do more harm than good? - WALB
This Simple Rice Hack Can Cut Calories in Half - Parade
This Fast Food Chain has the Healthiest Menu - Parade
Why Coffee Makes Me Feel Queasy - Self
How to Meal Prep for Two (and Stick to It) - The Knot
The 10 Healthiest Granolas, According to RDs - And the One to Avoid Parade
Associate Professor Talks Drinks to Avoid on an Empty Stomach UGA Today
What Happens When You Combine Turmeric and Honey for Weight Loss Verywellhealth.com
I Swapped Cereal for a High Protein Breakfast - Parade
Does Mounjaro Need to be Refrigerated? Singlecare
Best Diets 2025 US News and World Report
I ate nothing but fruit for 30 days... here's the bizarre side effects - Dailymail
The Truth About "Oatzempic" Singlecare
Foods You Should Never Eat on an Empty Stomach - DailyMail
Expert Insight on Hunger Assistance Resources Moneygeek
9 Benefits of Bananas singlecare
Experts' Tips on the Costly Consequences of Obesity MoneyGeek
Best Weight Loss Diet for 2024, Named by Experts - and No Calorie Counting Required Newsbeezer
Are Probiotic Sodas, Stress Relieving Tonics, and Other So-Called Healthy Drinks Good For You? Consumer Reports
Expert Panelist for US News and World Report Best Diets Overall 2024 - US News and World Report
4 Fast Healthy Meals Husbands Can Make in a Flash Podcast - modernhusbands
How to Eat Healthy When Food Costs Are On the Rise - Money Geek
Creating an Affordable, Healthy Diet That Works for You - Money Geek
A Budgeter's Guide to Eating and Living Well - Money Geek
Best Foodie Cities in America - WalletHub
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About Me
Tracey Brigman, EdD, MS, RDN, LD, is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the FACS Education Degree Program at the University of Georgia. She is also the host of the Meals from the Field Segment for The Farm Monitor. Brigman graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she was a 4 time academic All-American in field hockey. She earned her Masters Degree in Foods and Nutrition and her Doctoral degree in Learning, Leadership and Organizational Development from the University of Georgia. She has held national, state, and local leadership roles in professional organizations and has received awards in mentoring, diversity and service to the media.
Expertise
Her areas of expertise include the science of cooking, foodservice management, food preservation, safety and sanitation in foods and foodservice systems and overall healthy eating habits.
