Recently June 2 has been officially declared as National Scallops Day. Sorry we missed the 2nd, but no need to miss out on enjoying fresh scallops!
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Cooking with Tammy Kelly: It’s a “Corntastic” Day!!
In the words of the famous Tariq, better known in 2022 as the “Corn Kid”, when it is time for fresh corn to hit local markets, it is a “corntastic” day. Corn just makes you happy!! There are few fresh seasonal vegetables that bring the business to the Farmers Market more than fresh corn. Customers flock to the market to buy bushel bags at a time.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Bring On the Flavor with Summer Onions
Onions are the perfect addition to so many dishes, including sauces, soups, stews, stir-fries, meat dishes and salads, or even alone. Onions are naturally polarizing due to their strong bite when fresh, but they can easily be transformed into a sweet, rich flavor.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fresh local raspberries
This week I was gifted some fresh local raspberries from our Horticulture Specialist and it prompted me to do a little raspberry research. Raspberries will give you a sweet, tangy burst of summer flavor. Raspberries are also packed with antioxidants, fiber and multiple essential vitamins.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Make the Most of Your Summer Produce
Extend the life of your favorite fresh summer produce by incorporating them into spreads, dips and butters. For years I have made apple butter in the fall, but it never occurs to me to use other fruits and vegetables that are ripening to make spreads and butters to enjoy. I have enjoyed homemade garlic butter and even made a strawberry butter. The fresh fruits and vegetables help to brighten many recipes from savory to sweet.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Spring and Summer recipes
There is no doubt one of the best things about the changing of the seasons is the abundance of fresh local produce. Meals are much easier to prepare and tend to be much lighter and better for our nutritional health.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Treat Your Mom to a Special Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat Mom on her special day with a delicious morning meal, use seasonal fresh vegetables to create quiches and savory dishes, or pancakes and sweet treats. Hope you will find a recipe that your mom will love!! Happy Mother’s Day to all!!
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Simple Seasonal Meal Recipes
There is no doubt one of the best things about the changing of the seasons is the abundance of fresh local produce. Meals are much easier to prepare and tend to be much lighter and better for our nutritional health.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: The bright flavor of lemon
Bright, lemony sweets and desserts are the perfect way top off a Spring meal. I love all things flavored with lemon. Here is a collection of sweet, tangy recipes that is sure to please your family and friends! Warning, these recipes are not low calorie or diet approved, so enjoy in small but delicious amounts!
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Season Grand Opening of the Lenoir County Farmers Market
The Lenoir County Farmers Market will resume business beginning Saturday, April 11, at 8:00 a.m., and there is no doubt this is one of the most anticipated dates of the year. Nothing beats fresh, farm-grown local vegetables, and two favorites are always strawberries and asparagus.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Why Choose Protein for Lunch?
For a couple of years or more protein has been the buzz word for dieting, especially among the aging population. What are the benefits of increasing the amount of protein in your diet and what are some ways to do it safely?
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day is a holiday known for parades, shamrocks and all things Irish. From leprechauns to the color green, thousands of Irish Americans gather with their loved ones on St. Patrick's Day to share a "traditional" meal of corned beef and cabbage. Some even celebrate with Shepherd’s pie.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: The Numerous Health Benefits of Salmon and Simple Ways to Cook
It is not news to anyone that salmon is one of the most perfect super foods, but the multiple, incredible health benefits may still surprise you.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: February is National Heart Healthy Month
February is Heart Healthy Month, a crucial time each year to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, and why;
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Napa Cabbage or Chinese Cabbage
The winter season is also the season for fresh Napa cabbage. Napa cabbage grows best when the days are short and mild, it is an oblong shaped head that consists of tightly arranged crinkly, thick, light-green leaves with prominent white veins. The innermost layer leaves feature light yellow color.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Tis the Season for the Daikon Radish
The Daikon radish is a winter vegetable usually sown in mid to late summer and harvested in the cooler months. The Daikon radish can be found in a variety of shapes and colors and boasts a characteristic crispness and snap when served or eaten raw, but totally changes to something more like a potato when cooked. It is said that the Daikon is much milder and less peppery than the familiar red radish.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Flavors of the Year for 2026; Dark Sweet Cherry and Black Currant
Food trendsetters seem to agree that the flavor of the year as we move into 2026 are the dark sweet cherry and the black currant. These dark red berries are sweet but also tangy. They can be used in sweet and savory recipes, providing a hint of acidity.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fibermaxxing, is it right for you?
Gone are the protein obsessed, in case you haven’t heard, the current social media trend taking over Tik Tok is fibermaxxing. The practice of fibermaxxing is the about increasing or maximizing your fiber intake in order to boost digestion and overall health. It works best when you slowly integrate additional fiber in your diet. Dieticians recommend doing this by increasing your intake of whole foods, like beans, berries and whole grains.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Thanksgiving Favorites, Cranberry Sauce, Fresh or Canned
According to cranberry research, 73 % of Americans prefer their cranberry sauce jellied in the shape of a can and 54 % of Americans serve their sauce sliced along the ridges made by the can. I am one of those people, I enjoy my cranberry sauce sliced along the ridges. I am a firm believer that there is certainly room for both. Regardless of your favorite way to enjoy the tart treat on holidays, let’s not forget that cranberries are one of best fruits to have on the menu year-round, not only are they tasty, they are a great source of nutrients and antioxidants.
What’s Your Thanksgiving Tradition, Dressing or Stuffing?
Really, what’s the difference, and are they interchangeable? These are long standing questions, and from my experience the terms are pretty much used interchangeably. At my house we have dressing, but it is made pretty much like the official description for stuffing. It’s my Mom’s recipe and of course it does not include exact measurements, so replicating it has eluded me so far. Seems like I can get the taste right but not the consistency, I will definitely keep trying.