Bananas and Banana Peels
This column all started when a friend texted me a photo of banana nut bread. She questioned what looked …
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Healthier Pasta
I know lots of people shy away from eating pasta because they think it is unhealthy, usually because of …
Looking at Frozen Fruits and Veggies
The Produce for Better Health website had an interesting Q and A about the safety of eating frozen produce. …
African American Quilter
Last month I had the pleasure of attending a class on quilting sponsored by the Southport Historical Society at …
Food and Working Out
If your New Year’s resolution is to add some (or more) fitness to your life, it’s important to keep in …
EMFVs Tour the Food Bank
Last month, Extension Master Food Volunteers (EMFVs) and the Family and Consumer Science team members from Brunswick and New Hanover …
Change Your Exercise Routine
Bringing in a new year always is the time when people think about making positive changes to their lifestyle. Adding …
Add Healthy to Your Holiday Meal
I know you would think I was a real humbug if I gave you a nutrition lecture just before …
Cranberries the Color of the Season
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the colorful pomegranate being in season. Cranberries are another red fruit that …
Eating Strategies From the Holiday Challenge
The 2022 Holiday Challenge has begun. In case you don’t know what I’m talking about, this is an annual …
Try a Pomegranate
One bright red winter fruit that begins appearing in our stores this time of year is the pomegranate. California …
Food Safety Tips From the Safe Plates Team
Every year, this column is a challenge to write. Because of the Thursday holiday, it’s hard to know when …