Tomatoes are hitting peak season and even though tomatoes are available year round they are never quite as tasty as they are during peak season. There is nothing like biting into a vine-ripened red beauty, especially if you grow it yourself!
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Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Picnic Safety
It is definitely “Picnic Season” and one of the best things about summertime and warm weather is enjoying a picnic on the beach or in a park. Make sure you don’t spoil the day with spoiled food. Recently the FDA updated their information on outdoor food safety. Keep these tips for transport and serving in mind for your next dinner on the grounds
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Spring suppers Mediterranean style
The Mediterranean Diet has proven to be the healthiest way to retain lifetime longevity and good health! Food Choices very from region to region in the Mediterranean Area but are all focused on primarily a plant based diet, with as much as 95 percent of daily food intake coming from vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes.
44th annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse aims to break Guinness World Record
Kinston’s biggest festival is taking on its biggest challenge yet: setting a Guinness World Record. While Friday, May 2nd’s entertainment is headlined by Nashville recording artist Runaway June, the 44th annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse will also attempt to break the world record for the most barbecue sandwiches sold in an eight-hour period on Saturday, May 3rd.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cottage makes a come back
Cottage cheese has made a comeback. Cottage cheese recipes have become an unexpected viral social media trend, with good reason, cottage cheese is high in protein and calcium and is delicious and adaptable.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Favorite Mardi Gras Recipes
Who needs a trip to Louisiana to enjoy the food and flavors of Mardi Gras? Much like the Mardi Gras celebrations the foods are full of spirit and the bold flavors of Cajun and Creole.
Early buzz for BBQ Fest on the Neuse as registrations sell out fast
With over two months to go until the BBQ Fest on the Neuse, excitement is already at an all-time high. The annual festival, set for May 2-3 in downtown Kinston, has seen record-breaking interest from vendors, cook teams, and sponsors alike.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Revisiting the Mediterranean Diet
Many years ago, the Mediterranean Diet jumped into popularity showing up as clearly the best way to eat to increase your longevity. A true “Mediterranean Diet” consists mainly of fruits and vegetables, seafood, olive oil, hearty grains, and other foods that fight against heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, and cognitive decline.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: What’s in Season is Broccoli
It may be February and while we don’t have quite the large selection of fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, we still have some great choices, like carrots, cauliflower, sweet potatoes and one of my favorites, broccoli
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Six more weeks of winter, six more weeks of winter suppers
The days are very slowly getting a little longer each day, but unfortunately Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on the 2nd. We all know that means 6 more weeks of winter and that means 6 more weeks of wintertime suppers.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Super Bowl Fare
Super Bowl LIX is rapidly approaching and so does the search for n the very best in new snack recipes, with the added bonus of being a bit more healthy or low in calories and carbohydrates! I’ve done the searching for you; hope you will enjoy!!
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Pack Your Meals with Protein
Packing your meals with protein has become quite the food trend for 2024. There are many really good reasons for cooking high protein meals for you and your family. Protein is super important for building strong muscles, plus it keeps your metabolism revved up throughout the day.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Pears peak in late October
Pears peak in late October and should be abundant at Farmers Markets and Roadside Stands in Eastern North Carolina. Pears are a powerhouse fruit, loaded with fiber, vitamins and beneficial plant compounds. Sadly the number of pear trees have reduced over the past several years as a result of the weight of the pears and the occurrences of heavy wind and hurricanes.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Winning Recipes from the 2024 Lenoir County Agriculture Fair Casserole Cook-Off
In case you missed it, on Wednesday night October 2nd, of the Lenoir County Fair Kelly Tyndall, Family and Consumer Science Agent for the Lenoir County Center of NC Cooperative Extension conducted the Casserole Cook-off.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: All things Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a kitchen hero. It tastes delicious, is nutrient-dense, and is easy to use!
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: September is Muscadine Time
Muscadine grapes originated in the Southeastern region of the United States and as you may know are quite commonly grown and celebrated right here in our area. They are about 1 1/2-inches in size and have a large, tough outer skin.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Everyone Needs More Apples in Their Life
Apples are loaded with impressive health benefits, they are highly nutritious and contain nutrients like fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help promote long-term health.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Don’t kick your crock pot to the curb in the heat
Don’t save your crock pot only for cool winter comfort meals. As we move into, “back to school” mode while summer temps are still blazing, get out your crock pot for easy family supper.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fantastic Fresh Figs
There’s almost nothing better than biting into a plump, ripe fresh fig …which is why you will see this fruit on just about every menu when fig season comes around.
Lenoir County 4-H agents honored at NCAE4-HYDP state meeting
Lenoir County 4-H agents Abbigail Barber and Joel Dixon were recognized for their outstanding contributions during the NCAE4-HYDP (North Carolina Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals) State Meeting in Concord last night.