Grilling Is Healthy!
Grilling out has always been a fun and flavorful way to cook, no matter the season, but especially during …
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Super Sweet Corn
I was super excited to see fresh sweet corn appear at the Farmers Market this week, sweet corn is …
Little Blue Bite Loaded With Nutrition: Fresh Blueberries Are Back!
Fresh or frozen, blueberries are a favorite spring and summer snack; they also pack a lot of nutritional punch …
Cucumber, Fruit or Vegetable?
Fruit or a vegetable? Technically, the cucumber is a fruit because it contains the seeds to reproduce, but typically …
Gazpacho and Summertime Chilled Soups
I love soup and love to make soup, but I must admit it took a while for me to …
Fresh North Carolina Peaches
According to Dr. Michael Parker, Extension Horticulture Specialist, with NC State University and N.C. Cooperative Extension, North Carolina harvests …
What’s in Season – Broccoli!
This week fresh broccoli appeared at our local Farmers Market, and you cannot beat fresh local broccoli! Broccoli has …
What You Should Know About Pointed Cabbage!
Cabbage is often an underappreciated vegetable, but it's truly a dieter's friend. It’s strong-flavored and may be prepared in …
Fresh Green Peas
Fresh green peas are starting to show up at the Farmer’s Market and Roadsides stands. Be sure to add …
Healthy Southern Sides!
Here in Eastern North Carolina it is pig cooking competition season, you can keep it on the healthy list …
One Bowl Wonders
One bowl meals seem to be on every menu now, one bowl filled with grains or noodles, veggies, and …
Eggs, Well Worth It!
We’ve all been suffering from the high price of eggs these days, but recent research shows that overall, eggs …