Food Bank Tour and Lots of Turnips
Our Extension Master Food Volunteers recently toured the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. This food bank is located …
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Vacuum Packing
Vacuum sealers or vacuum packing machines are popular and frequently found in home kitchens. Their main purpose is to remove …
Microwave Mythbusters
It’s time for some more MythBusters from the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PSFE). This is a group of …
More on the Med
In last week’s column I wrote about the Med Instead of Meds program developed by our nutrition team at …
Start Off With a Med Salad
If you’re looking for a more healthful way of eating as you start the new year, consider the Mediterranean …
Try to Be More Active Next Year
It’s that time of year where we all reassess our lives and vow to make changes to do better …
Something Good to Eat
Over the past month there have been many articles in the newspaper, on the web and also on television …
Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Certification Classes
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Brunswick County is offering the Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Class. This comprehensive course is …
Holiday Food Myths Busted
Remember that old television show called MythBusters? It focused on popular beliefs, old wives tales, internet rumors and other …
Mindful Eating
The Holiday Challenge has started! The challenge is to maintain our weight during the holiday season. This is a …
Cranberries: Not Just for Thanksgiving
Just because Thanksgiving is over doesn’t mean you need to ignore cranberries. If you’re only familiar with eating cranberries …
Holiday Survival Tips
The holidays can challenge even the healthiest eaters. We’re offering up a few tips that can help you get …