Basil and Pesto
The fabulous basil planted at our N.C. Cooperative Extension Office was ready to be harvested. Our Extension Master Food …
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Cutting Boards that Make the Cut
There seems to be lots of confusion (and also lots of personal preference) when it comes to what’s better….wood …
Getting to Know Quinoa
Quinoa has become popular in the last ten to 15 years. Or I more correctly should say popular again. …
Beat the Heat with a Water Workout
Yeah! Summer is here. What a great time to enjoy the outdoors and stay active, but the heat can also …
Power’s Out. What about the food?
It is officially hurricane season. Yikes! One big concern is what to do with food in your refrigerator and freezers …
Coin In the Cup: RISKY
I’ve written about this before, but I want to share again about a food safety podcast that I listen …
Avocados From Florida
A few weeks ago our Extension Master Food Volunteers were testing recipes for our Cooking at Home class series. While …
Get Ready to Preserve Food
If spring weather has inspired you to start a garden, you may also be thinking about what to do …
Cook and Eat More Fish
In last week’s column I mentioned that eating fish is like taking a multivitamin for your brain. It’s also …
Fish for Your Brain
I remember when I was a kid and my mom and grandma always said “fish is brain food”—they were right. …
Upcoming Hurricane Meal Kit Programs
June 1 is fast approaching. For those of us who have lived here in SE North Carolina for a …
Go Ahead, Eat More Nuts and Seeds
You’re hungry. Looking for a snack. How about grabbing a handful of nuts or seeds? For years dietitians and …