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Recipes from the Lenoir County Fair Casserole Cook-Off

On Wednesday night at the Lenoir County Fair, four very lucky folks were judging the Casserole Cook-Off. These super foodies made it easy for you by choosing the winning recipes, which I am sharing…

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Overcome October Overwhelm

Is it just me, or does it feel like time seems to fly into October? As the season changes and schedules get tight, all of a sudden, we are counting the days until Thanksgiving and Christmas; it all…

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Fascinating Facts About NC Apples

According to the North Carolina Apple Growers Association, there are over 200 commercial operations with 9,000 bearing acres of apple orchards producing 4 million bushels yearly, ranking our state…

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Fall for Butternut Squash

Everything about butternut squash says fall: the color orange, the creamy coziness of its texture in recipes, and the ability to be used in savory and sweet dishes. Butternut squash is in season in…

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Recipes from the Art of the Pallette

If you missed “The Art of the Pallette” event at the Community Council for the Arts, you missed a great event filled with art showings from familiar and new artists, but you also missed many culinary…

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Pears, the Perfect Food

Late summer and early fall are the seasons for welcoming juicy, sweet pears to your farm markets.Turn the crisp fruit into hot crisps, flaky pies, jams, and hearty salads. Generally, pears are in…

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Bell Peppers, a Rainbow of Color

Bell peppers are in season July through September and are plentiful at your local farmers markets and roadside stands. Bell peppers make a delicious addition to summer salads, pizza, and pasta dishes…

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Is Culinary Fine Art? Don’t Miss “Art of the Palette”

Preparing and presenting beautiful and delicious meals are truly an art form. Like painting on canvas, creating a food presentation involves combining colors, shapes, textures, and flavors.The…

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Enjoy Fresh Peaches While They Are In Their Peak Season

Bursting with flavor, the juicy, sweet peach signifies the fresh fun of summer! Great news, peach season is here! Whether you enjoy yours fresh, canned, or cooked, enjoy them while you can. It is no…

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Looking for Ways to Use Your Abundance of Tomatoes

Tomato season is in full swing, and no other summer produce matches the sweet, bursting flavor of a fresh tomato. It doesn't hurt that tomatoes are packed with nutrients. Here are six good reasons to…