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Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fresh Green Peas

Fresh green peas are starting to show up at the Farmer’s Market and Roadsides stands, be sure to add the delicious bean to your menus while they are fresh and available. When picking out your peas, for best flavor, choose small peas, which are younger, sweeter, and more tender than large ones, and make sure they’re as fresh as possible.

Mike Parker: ‘Happy Birthday’ as she begins her next circuit

Today marks a special day in the life of a lady important to my life. My wife Sandra is beginning yet another trip around the flaming ball of gas we call The Sun. If you ask her how old she is, she will look you right in the eye and answer, “28.” Of course, that answer cannot possibly be true. After all, we have been married for 51 years – and, no, I am not a cradle robber.

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: One bowl wonders

One bowl meals seem to be on every menu now, one bowl filled with grains or noodles, veggies, and protein, one-bowl meals are healthy and filling, which is a winning weeknight combo.  There are many simple, healthy creations you can make at home, all served up in one bowl! 

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fun Foods for Easter Snacks

Easter is a great Holiday for making fun snacks with kids, there are many cute ways to serve up Easter Bunny specials. Whether you are planning a family dinner, school party or just fun at home in the list below you will even find some cute Easter treats for school as well as some easy (and even some healthy!) treats that your kids can make themselves.

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fun Foods for Easter Snacks

Easter is a great Holiday for making fun snacks with kids, there are many cute ways to serve up Easter Bunny specials.  Whether you are planning a family dinner, school party or just fun at home in the list below you will even find some cute Easter treats for school as well as some easy (and even some healthy!) treats that your kids can make themselves.

Dr. Tammy Kelly: A trailblazer in community service

As we celebrate Women's History Month, it is an excellent opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of women who have made a significant impact in their communities. Tammy Kelly, the County Extension Director for the NC Cooperative Extension, Lenoir County Center, is one such woman. “I think what keeps me the most motivated is seeing the change you can make in the lives of others,” said Kelly. “But also I am motivated by the energy of my staff members.”