Celebrate National Cherry Day
National Cherry Day is celebrated on July 16, making it the perfect summertime celebration! There are more than 1,000 …
Local Foods
The Dare County Center Local Foods contact is Dee Furlough.
National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day! Each year on this day, folks combine vanilla or strawberry ice cream, …
MOOOre Milk, Please!
The days are heating up, and that means more time outside. Whether gardening, enjoying a day at the beach, …
June Is National Dairy Month
National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote drinking milk. It …
It's Blueberry Season!
How about putting a lemony spin on plain blueberry jam and calling it Lemony Blueberry Nectarine Freezer Jam? Imagine eating …
Spring Into ... Blueberries!
Blueberries are low in fat and sodium, have just 80 calories per cup and contain a category of phytonutrients called …
Spring Into... Greens!
I believe Mother Nature knows Spring is here! The weather is getting consistently warmer and I’ve already seen some …
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for “Fifth of May”, is an annual celebration many look forward to! Traditionally, it …
Spring Into --- Asparagus!
Have you ever grown asparagus? It’s a pretty intense process. An asparagus crown is planted about 12” deep in …
National "Tater" Day!
If you’re a potato fan, National Tater Day on March 31st is a day to celebrate! This day recognizes …
March is National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of …
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish Without Guilt!
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17. This is the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death and the …
NEW Edibles Course Starts March 22
NEW Course Offering! Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts: Identification and Use Register NOW March 22–May 3, 2021 July 12–August 23, 2021 October 18–November 22, …
Creamy or Crunchy?
Do you prefer your peanut butter creamy or crunchy is the question. YES to both is the answer! There’s nothing …
Celebrate a Nutty Holiday!
When it’s cold outside and the days are dark and dreary, there’s nothing like a surprise holiday to brighten …
Celebrate Chinese New Year With a Healthy Recipe
This year, Chinese New Year will occur on Friday, February 12. It’s also known as the Spring Festival or …
Fruits & Veggies and the Med Way
Did your Mama or Grandma ever tell you to eat your fruits and vegetables? If so, these wise women …
Fats and the Med Way
Fat. I think a lot of us have a negative connotation with that word. But is it truly justified? …
Protein and the Med Way
What comes to mind when you think of protein? A big, juicy steak? Maybe a delicious pork roast? Did …
More Than Just a Resolution: The Mediterranean Way of Eating
New Year’s always seems to bring lots of resolutions that focus on health – quit smoking, drink more water, …
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