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Let's Talk Apples

Apple season is in full swing and continues into October! Since 1996, October has been known as National Apple Month, with Apple Day recognized on October 21st! We are fortunate to live in and around…

pecans

Pee-Can or Pu-Chan? That's the Question

April is National Pecan Month! It doesn't matter how you pronounce it, pecans are actually certified as heart healthy according to the American Heart Association's Heart-Check program. Just a handful…

healthy bark

A Winter Snack

Pecans are in season the months of November and December here in North Carolina! While you can get them all year round, now is the time to use them in all the recipes! During a good producing year,…

enchilada rice

September Is National Rice Month

Over 30 years ago, Congress deemed September as National Rice Month to encourage more people to have rice in their diet. According to USARICE.com, there are 15 essential vitamins and mineral in whole…

peaches

This July, "Reach for a Peach"

July is National Peach Month! Back in 1982, President Ronald Reagan declared that every July would be celebrated as National Peach Month. The National Peach Council, formed in 1958, still promotes…

Fresh vegetables

Summer Means Fresh Fruits and Veggies

With the beginning of summer upon us, it's a great time to find recipes for all the fresh fruits and vegetables that are here! You can pull from your own garden, subscribe to a local CSA box, visit a…

Tomato Zucchini Bake

National Garden Month

April is National Garden Month. So gather up your tools and seeds and get dirty! Planting now and tending to the garden all summer will bring all the benefits when you start to harvest all the things…

stuffed peppers

How to Recognize American Heart Month

February has been recognized as American Heart Month since 1964. The first Friday in February is always Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease, especially in women. Heart disease is the…

Red slow cooker on countertop with lid; knob showing "Off, Low, High, Warm"; utensil holder behind

Cooking Safe With Slow Cookers

Winter is a great time to use your slow cooker. There are lots of models out there from multi-cookers to the simple ones. There’s nothing like coming home at the end of the day and having dinner…

potatoes

National Potato Month

September is known for a few things, but we're here to talk about National Potato Month! Potatoes have several healthy nutrients. They are high in fiber and potassium. They have several different…