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Eat Local–Spinach and North Carolina Strawberry Salad Recipe

Yield: 6 servingsIngredients8 ounces of spinach (around one bunch), rinsed and dried3 cups strawberries, washed and dried¼ cup extra virgin olive oil1/8 cup white wine vinegar2 tablespoons white…

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Introduction to Dare County Cooperative Extension at the Fessenden Center

Youth (ages 5 to 18) join 4-H Agent, Ruth Perkins, to learn about the power of pollinators. You will learn how to identify these beneficial insects and learn how to attract them to your yard. Come…

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Lib (Simpson) Fearing, Extension Home Demonstration Agent, 1947 - 1949

The year was 1947 and Lib Simpson made a bold move. Twenty years old and single, she packed up her belongings, and with the town of Snow Hill, NC, in her rearview mirror, she set forth on an…

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Rolling in the Dough! Let's Bake Some Bread!

The smell of bread baking is bound to get your stomach growling. Imagine slathering a loaf warm from the oven with rich butter. Now that your mouth is watering and we have your attention, would you…

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It's Pumpkin Palooza! CANCELLED

It's fall, y'all! And that means it's pumpkin season! We're all set to prepare both sweet and savory dishes using our favorite gourd. We'll be whipping up some pumpkin butter and stirring up pumpkin…

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Sheet Pan Meals

Looking for a quick fix for weekday meals? Learn how to make simple, healthy, and tasty meals sure to satisfy your family. Pick up all the ingredients you need to put together a delicious meal all on…

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Fig Jam - Canning Class

Figs are a delicious accompaniment to many meals - sweet or savory. Learn how to make Fig Jam using a hot water bath canner to preserve the delicious flavor of figs into the Fall and beyond. You'll…

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It's Blueberry Season!

How about putting a lemony spin on plain blueberry jam and calling it Lemony Blueberry Nectarine Freezer Jam? Imagine eating this sweet/zesty concoction on hot biscuits, fresh bread, ice cream, or…

Whole-wheat wrap halves filled with black beans, lettuce, avocado and tomato

Who's Ready for Another Delicious Meal Kit?

"Med Instead of Meds" was created by a group of nutrition and health professionals from NC State University and NC Division of Public Health. Eating the Mediterranean way means consuming lots of…

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FREE Pressure Canner Testing

Canning season is right around the corner, so now is the time to have your pressure canner checked for accuracy. This is super important because the pressure needs to be correct in order to produce a…