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Are you a plant killer? Watch this episode of "In the Garden with Bryce Lane" to learn to keep plants alive: [more]
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Avoid foodborne illness this holiday season by following these Extension tips from #NCSU and Kansas State Univ: [more]
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For much of NC, Thanksgiving is a great time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. See Extension at #NCSU tips: [more]

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KEEP IT SIMPLE, HOLIDAY FAVORITES
Posted November 20th, 2009 in Health & Nutrition

Fluffed Mashed Potatoes 2 lb baking potatoes, peeled 1/2 cup skim milk 1 Tbsp soft light margarine 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese 1 tsp granulated garlic Black pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley Cut the potatoes into chunks and place in a large pot of water; bring to a boil then lower to simmer and cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain the water and place the potatoes back on the stove. Allow the excess water to evaporate. Mash and fluff the ... MORE

Tips to Make Thanksgiving Greener!
Posted November 18th, 2009 in Home & Family

How can you make your Thanksgiving Day festivities as green as possible? The following four ideas will help you save money, save waste and help you to have a greener Thanksgiving. 1. Shop locally and with reusable bags. Shop at the farmer's market or ask if your supermarket carries locally grown food. Making food from what is available is what Thanksgiving used to be all about. Take advantage of the local harvest for your menu, and ... MORE

Kitchen Composting Reduces Garbage!
Posted November 12th, 2009 in Home & Family

You have an opportunity every day to use something you regularly toss in the garbage for big benefits to you and your family! You can nourish your garden soil, reduce the amount of garbage generated in your kitchen and help the planet all in one simple action! Food scraps contain valuable nutrients that can be used to improve garden soils. Waste fruit and vegetables, peelings, coffee and tea grounds and filters, eggshells, grains and pastas ... MORE

Save Big Bucks in Just a Week by Choosing Better Snacks!
Posted November 10th, 2009 in Health & Nutrition

Looking for Ways to Save! These days we are all looking for ways to save dollars in our family budgets, and every little bit helps!! Take a look at the chart below; if you fill your refrigerator with one pound of apples and eat those in place of one pound of chips during the week, you will save $2.29 and 2016 calories! SNACK COMPARISONS 1 Pound Chips 1 Pound Apples You Save $$$ Per Person $3.50 ... MORE

Using Space Heaters to Keep Warm: Part 2
Posted November 6th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food

Spend much of your time in only one room of your home? Using a space heater there, while keeping the over-all house temperature lower, can save you significant money. In fact, keeping the thermostat at 62 degrees and putting a space heater in one room can save up to $200 a year. Space heaters are classified as vented and unvented. Unvented combustion units are not recommended for use inside your home, as they introduce unwanted ... MORE

Make Over Your Holiday Favorites
Posted November 2nd, 2009 in Health & Nutrition

The Holidays are on! It is almost like we forget to follow our healthy diet and exercise plan. Keep in mind that every little bit helps. Follow these easy food substitutions to make over your favorite Holiday Recipes, and trick the Holiday ten from creeping up on you and your family! Lighten Pumpkin Pie -Use les sugar -Use egg whites instead of whole eggs -Use evaporated skim milk -Cut pie in 10 These tips will save 80 calories and 5.5 ... MORE

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