Guilt Free Spaghetti Squash
If you are like me you are a true pasta lover, but know that all of those carbs aren’t …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
North Carolina Is Number 7 in Apple Production
Similar to our very favorite sweet potatoes, apples are a top crop for North Carolina Farmers, ranking our great …
Cast Iron Cooking
There is nothing more reliable, long lasting and rugged than a cast iron frying pan. Everyone needs one, you …
North Carolina’s Number 1 Vegetable – Sweet Potatoes
It’s a fact, according to the North Carolina Sweet Potato Grower, since 1971, North Carolina has been the #1 …
Crockpots Are Still My Favorite
Crockpots are Still My Favorite These days there are so many new cooking gadgets and equipment to choose from, from …
Is Your Pantry Hurricane Ready?
The best way to survive a disaster and to be able to quickly recover is to “be prepared”!! North …
There’s Still Time to Cool Off With Fresh Cantaloupe
Trust me, you can still purchase a sweet juicy in season cantaloupe, and what a cool treat!! The sweet aroma …
Summer Bounty – Fresh Okra
Okra is either one of those vegetables that you love or you simply love to hate. Known for its …
Fresh Figs!
Fresh figs are a Southern favorite, and if you are lucky enough to snag some before the birds and …
Some of My Summertime Favorites!
With the abundance of summer vegetables, it is a great time to test out lots of different recipes. My …
Make It With Melon! Happy Watermelon Month!
July is National Watermelon Month and there’s nothing better than biting into a juicy piece of fresh watermelon on …
Celebrate the Fourth of July!!
The Fourth of July is a great Holiday to celebrate our Nations Birthday with family and friends. Showcase and …
It’s Green Bean Season!
Green beans are in season and nothing is better than a big ol’ pot of southern seasoned green beans! …
Super Summertime Suppers!
Summer is here and kids are out of school and your family is on a totally more relaxed routine, …
Root for Radishes
Are you convinced that you don’t like radishes, or maybe you are afraid to try them?? If this is …
Blueberries Are Back in Season
Why eat blueberries? That’s a loaded question, loaded with lots of reasons to eat blueberries!! With just 80 calories …
Mothers Day Brunch!!
It’s Mom (and Grandma’s) big day, so start her Mother’s Day off on the right note with well-deserved, brunch. …
Cooking With My Favorite Herb: Cilantro!!
Cilantro is my favorite herb, but as I use it in recipes, I find, much like okra, either folks …
Asparagus – The Spring Veggie Loaded With Health Benefits!!
Despite our wishy-washy weather, and winter’s desperate attempt to hang on, asparagus is still right on time!! A few …
Chicken, Chicken, and More Chicken
If you are like me, then some days you feel like you might just sprout feathers you eat so …
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