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Discover the Power of Nutrition Virtual Session
Ditch the fads and learn to eat well your way.Celebrate National Nutrition Month® exploring simple ways to add more nutrition to your daily eating. Pick up practical cooking and meal preparation…
Shaker of Salt
In last week’s column I wrote about both salt and pepper. This inspiredmore questions and thoughts about salt and it’s use in food.There are lots of different kinds of salt available today. Some…
Just a Pinch of Salt and Pepper
When someone asks you to pass the salt, do you pass the pepper shaker, too? I don’tknow of any etiquette “rules” about doing this -- but many people pass both. It may bean old wives’ tale or…
Shop Smarter
Nowadays, knowing what to shop for at the grocery store can be challenging. The“More In my Basket” team at NC State recently shared some tips on how to prepare for your next grocery shopping trip so…
March Market Picks
Head to your local farmer's markets and grocery stores to shop in season produce for the month of March. Some of North Carolina's cool-weather crops and early spring favorites are asparagus, leafy…
Healthy Home Cooking Club
Making your own salad dressings was the topic for the first meeting of the HealthyHome Cooking Club at the Rourke Library in Shallotte. The purpose of this group is togather people together who share…
Canning Class at Leland Library
People preserve foods for many reasons. Some to keep the excess from their gardens for winter and prevent food waste. Others because they are on special diets and want to know what’s in the food…
February 2026 Grain Crops Updates
Here is an Extension update on items and events happening this month in grain crops in our area. Statewide1. Check out BeanPACK to find the optimal soybean maturity group and planting date…
