Keeping Your Food Safe
December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month. The goals of the month are to focus on keeping food safe as …
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An Attitude of Gratitude
November has been dubbed “National Gratitude Month” because of the Thanksgiving holiday toward the end of the month. Over the …
It's Soup Season!
As the weather cools down, we tend to crave warm and cozy fall foods. One of the most versatile …
Safely Canning Meat, Poultry, and Game
For many in our area, it’s meat harvesting time. Whether it’s a wild game like bear or deer, or …
Tackling Hunger
21% of Yancey residents ran out of food at least once in the past year and said they were …
Delay, Don't Play
October has been designated as Substance Use Prevention Month since 2011. Although substance misuse has always been a cause …
Sourdough September
At the height of the pandemic, sourdough became a household staple. The process of creating a “starter” served as …
Make the Most of Your Grocery Budget
Rising prices at the grocery store are a common topic of conversation these days – especially when it comes …
Time to Check Your Gauges
Over time, the dial gauge on a pressure canner can become inaccurate by showing either too high or too …
Local Treat | Wild Blackcaps
Early summer is one of my favorite times of the year. Our house sits on land surrounded by creeks, …
Our Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) Team Is Expanding!
Our Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) team is expanding! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help facilitate the …