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N.C. Specialty Foods Association celebrates 25 years
The N.C. Specialty Foods Association celebrated its 25th anniversary last month with a reception at the Angus Barn in Raleigh. The group, which promotes locally made gourmet food and specialty products, held its inaugural meeting at the Angus Barn on
Recipe: Mint Chocolate Truffles
Happy National Chocolate Truffle Day! This week, we are going to share a yummy and easy recipe for you to make your own truffles at home. The chocolate-filled dessert that we’re sharing with you this week is from Live Well
Celebrate National Arbor Day and become a Tree City, Campus or Utility
Arbor day is more than planting a tree, it’s about improving the lives of residents in communities that maintain and grow their urban and community forests. It all began with J. Sterling Morton, the founder and editor of the Nebraska
Recipe: Buffalo Egg Salad Celery Sticks
Happy National Egg Salad Week! In honor of this week, we are going to share an egg-cellent and easy dish with you. The Incredible Egg is a good source for fact, recipes, nutritional facts and information on egg farmers. If
Strawberries are a hit for N.C. Farm to School
North Carolina school kids listen up – strawberries are hitting the lunch menu. The N.C. Farm to School program, has delivered food from local farms directly to the schools for over 20 years. In 2018, sales from N.C. farms totaled
Recipe: Bunnies’ Tres Leches Mini Cakes
Looking for the perfect sweet treat for Easter? Need an easy dessert to make with the kids? We’re sharing a quick, yummy recipe from the N.C. Egg Association this holiday weekend! This tres leches recipe only takes a little over
Chocolate bunnies and chick peeps make better Easter basket gifts
Baby chicks, ducks and rabbits sure are cute, but they come with responsibility, too. This weekend, consider the long-term commitment they require before buying them for Easter baskets. More than 500 rabbits and 300 chickens are turned over to animal
Recipe: Inside-Out Grilled Cheese with Turkey, Apple & Bacon
Happy National Grilled Cheese Month! This week we are sharing a popular recipe from Kate Kelly, Life of a Ginger author and North Carolina blogger. Not only is it National Grilled Cheese Month, but Friday, April 12 is National Grilled
Backyard Blog Tips: Moss problems
If you want tips for greener yards, perkier plants and healthier soils, then follow along with the Backyard Blog Tips, a monthly column from agronomists with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services Division — yes, the
Recipe: Strawberry Mini Cakes
Since strawberry season has officially begun in North Carolina, we thought we would share another sweet treat with you. The N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and N.C. Strawberry Association will celebrate with two Strawberry Day events in May.