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Three women in aprons serving salad at an outdoor food volunteer booth

Applications for Extension Master Food Volunteer Program in Watauga County Are Available

Do you enjoy cooking, learning about diet and health, or local food system work? Are you a responsible person who likes to work with others? If so, the Extension Master Food Volunteer program may be…

Less Sunshine Calls for More Vitamin D Rich Foods

There’s less of the sunshine vitamin available during the chilly, short days of winter. Vitamin D is well-known for its role in bone health. It also has other important roles in the body, including…

Bowl of fresh tomato salsa with lime, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes

Spice Up Summer With Farm-Fresh Salsa

Tomatoes are now at their peak, along with numerous farm-fresh ingredients to create all types of salsas. Salsa naturally goes with tacos, nachos, fajitas and enchiladas. It’s delicious simply served…

Fruits and vegetables arranged in a rainbow arc by color on a white background

Eat a Colorful Diet for Good Health

You’ve probably heard that eating a “rainbow of colors” leads to better health. And we’re not talking about candy. A lot of people think they should eat colorful fruits and vegetables because they’re…

Ham, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad with Fig Vinaigrette

Spring Salads Freshen Up Menus

Springtime brings longer, warmer days calling for outdoor activities. With fresh greens available at farmers’ markets and in gardens, now’s the perfect time to add cool salads to your mealtime…

Food Connects Us in Many Ways

March is National Nutrition Month® with the theme of Food Connects Us. Besides nourishment, food provides unthought-of benefits.Having warm conversation with family members over dinner or while…

Salads and chopped vegetables in clear plastic takeout containers on a refrigerated shelf

Speed Up Meal Prep and Reduce Food Waste by Using Your Freezer

It’s nearly a new calendar year, the time to contemplate fresh beginnings. If saving money and eating a healthier diet are on your list for 2025, commit to more home-cooked meals. Using your freezer…

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Watauga Winter / Spring Culinary Series Announced

Italian Cookery and Fresh Pasta Making Saturday, February 18th 2 – 6 pmHave you ever wanted to make fresh pasta, but it just seems too daunting? During this class, Ross Aglialoro, owner of…

So Many Reasons to Love Leafy Greens

Most leafy greens are available year-round, but taste sweetest when harvested in cool weather. Extremely versatile in the culinary scene, they may be simmered, sautéed, stir-fried, and eaten raw. As…