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Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Easy Thai Chicken Peanut Curry Stir Fry
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 23-minute video as they cook up an …
Mushroom Beef Burgers for Grilling Season
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Food Fan Eric Stafford while they cook up mushroom beef burgers in this …
How to Cook Chicken Tagine (Moroccan Stew)
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford as they cook a flavorful Moroccan-inspired stew served over …
Yummy Indian-Inspired Chana Masala!
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 16-minute video demonstrating an Indian-inspired vegetarian fare …
Simple Fish Tacos With Avocado Mango Salsa
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Public Information Technician Eric Stafford for this 18-minute video demonstrating yummy …
Chicken Pot Pie With Phyllo Crust for Comfort
If you are craving some winter comfort food, try this recipe in honor of National Heart Month. Join Extension …
Pick Lentils for a Savory Plant-Based Protein
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford for this 21 minute video to learn …
Pandemic-Driven Habits to Keep for 2021
What a Year! After experiencing numerous ramifications from a pandemic to enduring negative political campaigns, most are not sad to …
Easy Apple, Fig and Cranberry Stuffed Tenderloin
If you are celebrating with a small group this year for the holidays, stuffed pork tenderloin may be just …
How to Make Yummy Pumpkin Bake
Even though winter has officially kicked-in, there are still some fall ingredients around to pull together a yummy pumpkin …
Watauga Extension Agent Margie Mansure Receives Professional Development Awards
Watauga and Caldwell County FCS and Local Food Agent, Margie Mansure, recently received two state Extension awards that she’ll …
How to Roast the Perfect Turkey, Make Gravy and Dressing
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell Community College Culinary Instructor Chef Robert Back for this 55-minute video to …
How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole and Cranberry Relish
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 25-minute video as they make important side-dishes …
Food Council Presents Sandy Windelspecht With Healthy Food System Award
The Watauga Food Council’s Healthy Food System Award is given to a person or organization who has shown a …
How to Fry Apples and Make Apple Cucumber Slaw
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford for this 20 minute video on cooking with …
How to Make Venison Jerky and Can Deer Meat
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “Food Fan” Eric Stafford as they show you how to make venison …
What to Do With Delicata Squash?
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford for this 17 minute video demonstrating a bisque …
What to Do With Bok Choy?
Ever seen Bok Choy at a market and wondered what people do with it? Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure …
How to Jazz Up Your Green Beans
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “Food Fan” Eric Stafford in this 16-minute video to learn how to …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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