Safe at Home: National Radon Action Month
Health is often a top priority at the beginning of the year as New Year resolutions are in full …
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Cook Smart Eat Smart: Virtual Cooking School
The Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School will teach you how to prepare simple, healthy, and delicious food for …
Holiday Gift Ideas From the Kitchen
The holiday season is here, which for many means lots of gift-giving. I love giving gifts that are practical, …
Prepare Now for Winter Weather
Winter weather is upon us. As we get ready for the holiday season, it’s important to add winter preparation …
Celebrate FCS - Tips to Eating at Home
What is FCS Day? Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) provides individuals with the skills to lead better lives, build strong …
Cooking Dried Beans with an Electric Pressure Cooker
Save Time With an Electric Pressure Cooker! Beans are a great source of plant protein, B vitamins, iron, complex carbohydrates, …
Food Safety Basics for the Holidays
As we enter the holiday season many folks will prepare meals to feed more than just their own family. …
NC Crunch 2020
Today’s the day…NC Crunch Day that is! In celebration of National Farm to School Month and North Carolina, agriculture …
Wilkes County Family and Consumer Sciences-Winter Squash Soup
Winter squash is a great source of beta carotene, Vitamin C, and potassium! One way to enjoy it is …
Fall FCS Newsletter
I cannot believe the official start of fall is almost here! We are offering a few workshops over Zoom …
Apples - Local Food Spotlight
It’s no secret that we love apples in Wilkes County. Although we will miss the annual Brushy Mountain Apple …
Stocking the Kitchen - Tips for Simple Meal Planning
If 2020 has taught us anything it’s the value of having a well-stocked kitchen. Keeping basic foods on hand …