Root for Radishes
Are you convinced that you don’t like radishes, or maybe you are afraid to try them?? If this is …
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.
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 …
Time to Buy Bok Choy
Bok Choy for thousands of years has served as a staple in Asian cooking. The round-leafed vegetable may be …
Broccoli Boost!!
Broccoli, a member of the cruciferous family, and cousin to cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, is a “super …
Spinach and Its Remarkable Benefits
Spinach is in season and readily available. For me, spinach is an easy vegetable to throw in any recipe …
For Good Health, Enjoy a Clementine a Day!
Clementine, the abundant fruit of the winter season, renders a sweet-tangy taste as compared to other varieties of citrus …
Rutabagas Are Abundant!!
Rutabagas are the bumper crop this year and available locally at Farmers Markets and roadside stands. Rutabagas can be …
Nutrition From the Blue Zones
The latest research indicates that the Mediterranean Diet has proven to be the healthiest way to retain lifetime longevity …
When You Really Just Want a Salad!!!
Chilly weather is always joined by comfort food, but the recent snap of spring-like weather makes us ready to …
Brussels Sprouts Are Back!!
This week I picked up some fresh Lenoir County Brussels Sprouts, and they were surely deeeelicious!!! I admit, like …
Ballgame Snacks With a Little Less Guilt
Football playoffs are coming to an end, and ACC basketball is getting hot, even if your team is not …
Eat More Fish
In Eastern North Carolina, we think about seafood in the summer, but fish is especially good for you all …
Artichokes, Who Knew?
Who knew that artichoke hearts are a Superfood! The term superfood is basically used to market foods that are …
Carrots; the Crunchy Power
Believe it or not it is carrot season in North Carolina, generally, we think of carrots mostly at Easter, …
Simple Ways to Get a Healthy Start to 2019
Cold weather is coming and with cold weather comes the natural tendency to hibernate! Research tells us that we …
Good Luck and Blessings for the New Year
The New Year offers us an opportunity to make a clean start on developing new life habits and even …
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