Get the Most Out of Fresh Tomatoes!!
As the abundance of fresh summer produce heightens up…make the best use of fresh tomatoes this season. You may …
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.
Fresh Broccoli
This weekend fresh broccoli is appearing at our local Farmers Market, and you cannot beat fresh local broccoli!! Among …
What to Do With Fresh Bok Choy
It’s spring and a great time to bring home something different, like bok choy! Bok choy is related to cabbage …
Healthy Hearty Veggie Main Dishes!
Whether you are a vegetarian or not, veggie-friendly and flavor-packed recipes are a great addition to your family menus. …
Cook That Chicken
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we are all adapting to a complete change in behavior, as is the …
Safe Shopping at the Market
‘Tis the season for fresh fruits and veggies! Spring has arrived and with it, the opening of our local farmer’s …
Making Meals Easy!!
Are you running out of meal ideas for your family? And running out of groceries. Mealtime seems to come …
Asparagus and Spring Are Here!!
It is finally starting to feel like springtime and that means it is time to look for fresh asparagus! …
Time for Fresh Strawberries
Finally strawberries have begun to truly herald the arrival of spring. A sweet red strawberry just can’t be beat. The juicy …
Cooking for the Whole Bunch
For those of you staying at home and in charge of feeding the “whole” bunch, I thought I would …
Healthy Meals for the Freezer
Lots of families are going to be seeing much more of each other in the next couple of weeks, …
Foods and Recipes to Boost Your Immune System
Fight the threat of flu and other infectious diseases by boosting your immune system. Keeping your immune system strong …
Everyone Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday known for parades, shamrocks and all things Irish. From leprechauns to the color …
Cauliflower Comeback!
For those of you who think that cauliflower is only delicious if eaten under a blanket of cheese, think …
Cauliflower Comeback!
For those of you who think that cauliflower is only delicious if eaten under a blanket of cheese, think …
Yummy Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home
This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday night imagine the crowds that will be packing restaurants everywhere!! Do …
Winter Warming Seafood Stews
Only a nice soup will warm you up in the winter, and in Eastern NC we love it when …
All About Avocado!
To my knowledge, we do not actually produce any avocado in Eastern North Carolina, but during the winter months …
Get Your Menu Ready for the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is all about football and commercials, but if your team isn’t in play, it’s really all …
What’s in Season in January?
Sometimes it’s hard to think about fresh seasonal produce this time of year, but January is actually packed with …
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