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Although we are at the end of a hot summer, the last thing you want to do is make your house even hotter! This blog will help you keep your[…] Read More

How To Preserve Strawberries As strawberry season comes to a close, you may be wondering how to continue enjoying this delicious fruit! Many fruits and vegetables can be preserved so[…] Read More

Winter is officially here! If you’re looking for a fast, simple meal to warm up on a cold night, look no further than this quick chili recipe!

Photo by John Morgan https://www.flickr.com/photos/aidanmorgan/2878315446/ What is your favorite part of summer? Is it warm weather? Longer days? School vacation? One of the things I look forward to is tomato[…] Read More

During the spring and summer North Carolina has a wide variety of seasonal produce available in the grocery stores and farmers’ markets. I look forward to seeing large bunches of[…] Read More

Peaches are a sure sign that summer has arrived! North Carolina peaches are in season from early June through most of August (1). Great in recipes or enjoyed on their[…] Read More

Summer officially started on June 21, but the sweltering heat has been here for weeks. It’s hard to stay cool with temperatures in the 90’s. In parts of North Carolina[…] Read More

Easter Sunday is more than a revered Christian holiday. It is a time when we gladly shake off the winter doldrums and welcome spring. Retailers try to maximize sales with[…] Read More

Did you use your FNS/SNAP benefits to grow a garden of fresh herbs and vegetables this summer? Or did you use your benefits to stock up on summer staples at the farmers’ market?

Summer has come to an end, but your kitchen may still be overflowing with your summer harvest of basil, tomatoes, okra, peaches, and squash! This certainly is a good dilemma to have, but you’ll want to use or preserve these items soon, so they don’t go to waste.

August is National Peach Month, so it’s the perfect time to celebrate this juicy fruit.