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 …
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Holiday Survival Tips
The holidays can challenge even the healthiest eaters. We’re offering up a few tips that can help you get …
Pumpkin the Med Way
N.C. Cooperative Extension Service and NC State University has a wonderful educational program called Med Instead of Meds. This …
Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Certification Classes
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Brunswick County is offering the Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Class in person in 2024. …
Ferment That
Our Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent, Avery Ashley, is really into fermentation. He recently shared his knowledge and skills …
Put It In a Bowl
Bowl meals have become a staple for many people. They are quick, tasty, versatile and can be healthy. Make …
Pears featured at Food Heroes Event
A couple of weeks ago I was pleased to participate in a celebration for Food Heroes here in Brunswick …
Maintain, Don't Gain This Holiday Season
Believe it or not, it’s less than a month until Thanksgiving. While we all associate this holiday time with …
Acorn Squash, Kale and Cranberry Salad
In last week’s column I offered some tips to make a homemade salad taste more like a restaurant salad. One …
Make Homemade Salads as Good as Restaurants
In an effort to watch calories and eat more healthful, I try to make salads at home. Sometimes I have …
Jamming at the Extension Kitchen
Our Extension Master Food Volunteers (EMFV) were recently in the Brunswick County Extension demonstration kitchen. They were assisting Family …
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 …