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Stay Safe and Warm with Your Winter Eggnog

Add a dash of safety to keep your loved ones happy and healthy while enjoying this classic concoction!

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Super Tips for the Big Game

What's a Super Bowl without scrumptious party bowls? From simple snacks to food safety tips, we've got the playbook that will have guests cheering at your big game bash!

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Savory Popcorn and Pretzel Snack Mix 

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Super Simple Sweet Potato Fries 

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What Do Food Expiration Dates Really Mean? 

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The Safest Way to Wash Produce 

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Safely Serving Holiday Appetizers 

In The Kitchen

How to Properly Dice Fruits and Vegetables 

Learn and Explore

Discover the latest findings for the kitchen, garden and farm right here. We’ll share tasty, nutritious recipes and safe food prep tips; show you what’s in season and how it’s grown; and help you learn where your food comes from and what it takes to feed North Carolina.

In the Garden

From growing your own produce to composting your kitchen scraps, we’ll take you through the finer points of putting your green thumb to good use. Go ahead, get your hands dirty.

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Caring for Your Christmas Tree

Christmas trees need proper care or they’ll quickly lose their luster and quality. Don't be a Grinch, follow these simple steps to keep your tree merry and bright throughout the season! 

How to Care for Your Poinsettia

As you set out to pick the perfect poinsettias for your home, let our experts share a few tips to help you choose and keep a healthy plant... It's our gift to you! 

Growing Bright and Beautiful Daylilies

Daylilies are popular perennial flowers known for their vivid colors. They’re resilient, easy to grow and will brighten any garden bed — lets get started! 

In the Kitchen

Join us in the kitchen as we share nutritious recipes, expert cooking advice and food preservation tips to help you make the most of all our state offers.  

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Savory Popcorn and Pretzel Snack Mix

Whether you're prepping an after-school snack, lunchbox baggie or a party bowl for the big game, check out this classic combo with a savory twist. 

Rainbow Fruit Kabobs Your Kids Will Love

This simple, nutritious snack takes only a few minutes to prep and can easily be stored in resealable bags for after-school snacks, travel treats or an anytime finger food that your kids will love! 

Eggnog Safety During the Holidays

Whether your family has a secret recipe that's been passed down for generations - or if you just Googled one last night - our food safety specialist shares simple steps to help you add a dash of safety to your eggnog. 

On the Farm

We have a rich agricultural history in North Carolina, and the typical family farm is growing and changing all the time! Come with us as we meet some of the folks who are ensuring our food’s future.

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Supporting Local Businesses During the Holidays

As you go about your holiday shopping this year, don’t forget about local businesses like Sanderson Wreaths, who are using products from N.C. farms to create beautiful works of art. 

N.C. Christmas Trees: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Journey into the world of North Carolina Christmas trees to discover how NC State helps farmers grow, harvest and sell these seasonal delights. 

Inside Scoop: How Ice Cream is Made

A swirl of creativity, a sprinkle of trial and error, and a splash of technical innovation. A few chunks of cookie dough help, too. Get the inside scoop on how this ridiculously delicious dessert is developed!