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Simple Delicious and Nutritious: Bowl Meals

If you’re looking for menu ideas that are quick and nourishing, consider adding one-bowl meals to your lunch and dinner rotation. They can mostly be prepped in advance and ensure that you get a…

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…

Acorn Squash with Apple and Sausage Stuffing

Seasonal Flavors Enhance Simple Meals

Pumpkins, sweet potatoes, apples, cranberries and turkey are delicious, inherent ingredients of the holiday season. So why not incorporate them into as many meals as possible? While it does take a…

Be Prepared by Stocking Up Emergency Food and Water Supply

While it’s healthy to always hope for the best, it’s important to be prepared for the worst. For disaster preparation, keeping an emergency supply of food and water is essential.To get started, keep…

Take Steps Now to Simplify Holiday Cooking

The traditional Thanksgiving meal featuring turkey along with numerous sides requires a lot of time and effort in the kitchen. If this takes more time than your schedule allows, consider simplifying.…

Leafy Greens Lead Growing Season

The light green foliage of spring brings more than peace of mind. Leafy greens are one of the first fresh vegetables of the growing season. According to the USDA, over 11 pounds of lettuce is…

Spring Forward With Garden Fresh Vegetables

Warm springtime breezes are energizing. When veggies and herbs emerge, it’s time to fully come out of hibernation. Revive your taste buds while enjoying fresh nutrients for the active seasons…

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…

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…

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…