Make It Soup-er
It’s a rainy day as I write this. I’m thinking about making a big pot of soup. Soup can be …
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Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans...
Chickpeas or garbanzo beans. Just different names for the same food. But no matter what you call them these …
Green Vegetables for St. Patrick's Day
The latest statistic I heard was that only 13% of all Americans eat the recommended number of vegetables every …
Do the DASH
I’ve written a lot about the Mediterranean Diet and our Family and Consumer Science staff and volunteers teach about …
Just for Peanut Butter Lovers
What do you like best smooth or crunchy peanut butter? I’m asking this question because I’m thinking about peanut butter. …
Safety of Leftover Rice
Leftover rice. There are several articles making their way around the internet and some columns in national newspapers on …
Oatmeal Day
I bet you missed it. Last Monday (February 12) was Oatmeal Day. But don’t fret, you can “celebrate” this any …
Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Certification Class March
Ten participants from a recent Safe Plates class successfully received their Food Safety Manager Certification. This class was held …
Super Choices for Super Bowl Eating
According to the US Department to Agriculture, “Super Bowl Sunday is American’s second largest food consumption day—right after Thanksgiving.” It’s …
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 …
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 …