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Bowl with avacado, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and other vegetables

Choosing Healthy Fast Foods

It is no secret that we should all avoid fast food options as much as possible. But we have also found ourselves in a time crunch during the week and this solution is tempting, especially if you have…

Packing a Safe School Lunch

With the start of school, many households are faced with planning lunches for the school day. Our young ones are at a higher risk of food borne illnesses and besides making sure the lunch is well…

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Find Local Benefits and Resources

Finding Local Resources Accessing available benefits and resources can enhance people’s lives. You might ask, why do so many people unnecessarily do without? There are several reasons, including that…

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What It Takes to Start a New Food Business

Have you ever been told your jams or pickles are good enough to sell? Do you wonder what is involved with getting a food product sellable in North Carolina? There are lots of things to consider when…

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Let's Meal Prep for a Healthier You!

Happy National Nutrition Month!The beginning of the year has come and gone, which means for some of us, our plan to meal prep each week has slowly gone out the window. So why is this grand idea so…

various vegetables on wooden cutting board with knife

Choosing the Right Cutting Board

People often ask me which is better wood or plastic cutting boards. Now a days, cutting boards come in all types of materials. As far as food safety is concerned, you can choose between wood or…

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Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)Versión en EspañolPeople living in 25 western NC counties and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians living in zip…

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

These roasted pumpkin seeds are seasoned with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne and make the perfect snack on cool Autumn days! Prep Time: 10minutes minutesCook Time: 20minutes…

2024 North Carolina Mountain State Fair

Since 1994 the North Carolina Mountain State Fair has attracted thousands of visitors from all parts of the state. Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, the fair promises the tradition of…

Fermentation: An Easy Way to Preserve Vegetables

Fermentation can be one of the easiest ways to preserve summer time vegetables. You do need a cool environment but if you can control for the really hot days, sauerkraut, fermented pickles and kimchi…