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Lenoir County Fair Cook Off

Do you want to be known in Lenoir County for the most magnificent casserole? Get your best recipe out and enter your famous dish in Lenoir County Fair's First Annual Casserole Cook Off on October 5,…

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Fall is the Season for Apples

Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith; no matter which variety is your favorite, apples are one of the healthiest food choices you can make! They are high in fiber and vitamin C, and also low in…

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Fresh Flounder: Catch and Cook Them While You Can

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has adjusted the recreational and commercial seasons for 2021 to ensure a sustainable fishery. The recreational flounder season will open September 1…

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Celebrate the Honey Bee

Each year we celebrate National Honey Bee Day, on the third Saturday in August. The celebration began in 2009 with the purpose of the bringing together beekeepers, bee associations, and other…

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Muscadines are Ripe and Ready!

Muscadine grapes originated in the Southeastern region of the United States and as you know are quite commonly grown and celebrated right here in our area. They are about 1 1/2-inches in size and…

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The Healthy and Versatile Eggplant

It’s that wonderful time in summer when eggplants, in their many shapes and colors have taken over more than a few tables at the farmer’s market. While eggplant is readily available throughout the…

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Abundance of Banana Peppers!

Do you have more banana peppers than you think you possibly could ever eat? I am here to help!! Banana peppers are so versatile you can freeze, stuff, fry, pickle, or even grill them. Banana peppers…

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Fresh Summer Figs – Get Them Fast

Sweet, juicy, and crunchy, it’s hard to think of a fruit that provides the unique goodness of a fresh fig. A fig's unique flavor makes it a wonderful treat all on its own, but when added to a recipe,…

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Okra, Love it? Or Love to Hate it?

Okra is either one of those vegetables that you love or you simply love to hate. Known for its scrubby texture when overcooked, okra is actually crunchy, crisp, and absolutely delicious when handled…

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week – Visit Your Local Farmers Market

National Farmers Market Week, established 22 years ago, will be celebrated August 1–7, 2021. This annual celebration was established by the National Farmers Market Coalition to highlight the vital…