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Bowl of chunky yellow soup topped with grated cheese in decorative fruit-patterned bowl

Hearty Soup Balanced Meal for Season

After finishing up Thanksgiving leftovers, the last thing you want is another heavy meal. The holiday season is the perfect time to cook up big batches of hearty soup, served with freshly baked bread…

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Mexican-Style Chicken

Acorn Squash: Culinary Gem in Pumpkin Clan

It’s pumpkin season, with orange, green, yellow, white and even multi-colored beauties found at roadside stands and markets. Like all families, the pumpkin clan has members that hardly get any…

Plate of creamy cabbage and carrot salad garnished with parsley

Spiced Up Mushroom Beef Burgers Perfect for Cook-Outs

Grilling is a favorite summer activity and cooking method. The direct heat quickly sears the outside of food, producing a distinctively robust and smokey flavor.Most chefs will tell you that favorite…

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Watauga County Announces Summer Culinary Series

All classes will be held at the Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, 28607 Hands-on Canning Class (FULL)Saturday, June 11th, 10 am – 1 pm Want to learn how to preserve your…

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How to Harvest Ramps!

Join Jim as he discusses the history and uses of ramps, and shows how to sustainably harvest them.

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Revitalize Leftovers by Creating a Power Bowl!

Ever feel uninspired by what’s in the fridge? Instead of merely reheating leftovers, you could create a power bowl! A power bowl is a complete and balanced meal with as many combinations as you can…

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Spring Community Culinary Classes Offered in Watauga County

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Watauga County is teaming up with Caldwell Community College Culinary Program to offer a series of classes to the community this spring! Classes are $75 each and you may…

Blue corn chips topped with shredded meat, mixed cheese, apple salsa and cilantro

Apple Pico De Gallo for a Seasonal Twist

Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Caldwell for this 2 1/2 minute video demonstrating Apple Pico De Gallo. Perfect topping for your protein with Mole…

Blue corn chips topped with shredded meat, mixed cheese, apple salsa and cilantro

Spice Up Leftover Turkey With Mole Poblano Sauce

Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician for this 4 1/2 minute video demonstrating Mole Poblano Sauce.Mole sauce is a staple in traditional Mexican cooking, with…