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How to Celebrate the Holidays During a Pandemic

Justin Moore

Close shot of gloved hands holding and cutting through barbecue spare ribs on a red tabletop.

Jun 29, 2021

Making Smoked Barbecue Spare Ribs as Simple as 3-2-1

There are a lot of ways to make successful smoked barbecue ribs, and you're going to love this simple approach. Discover how to make barbecue spare ribs with the 3-2-1 method. 
A cecropia caterpillar is attached to the underside of a partially eaten leaf.

Jun 26, 2021

North Carolina’s Very Hungry Caterpillars

North Carolina is home to nearly 3,000 caterpillar species, of which only about 3% are garden pests. Learn more about these baby butterflies and moths, and their ecological value. 
Close shot of raw pork chops on a red tabletop with a dry rub mix sprinkled over them for cooking.

Jun 18, 2021

How to Make Your Own Dry Rub

Dry rubs can be as complicated or as simple as you want them. We're of the mindset that simpler is better. Learn how to make a simple salt-and-pepper rub that works well with many meats. 
Fireflies or lightning bugs flying at night in the forest.

Jun 17, 2021

Discover the Secret Science of Fireflies

One of the more magical moments of summer is the first firefly (or lightning bug)! These little luminaries are both mesmerizing and mysterious, so our expert shed some light on the subject. 
Hollandaise sauce in a glass serving jar, with ingredients like eggs and lemons around the jar on a black stone table.

May 28, 2021

Egg-cellent Hollandaise Sauce in a Blender

We humbly submit to the pantheon of condiments: hollandaise sauce. Indulge in a little haute cuisine at home with this rich and creamy sauce that can be made in a blender. 
Two young brothers sitting in a strawberry field having fun while picking strawberries.

May 14, 2021

The Perfect Time for Pickin’ Strawberries

Pollen and gardens aren't the only things bursting anew come springtime in the South – sweet and scrumptious strawberries are back in season! Discover pointers for picking the perfect berries. 
The hood and front window of a blue car is coated with yellow pollen.

Apr 29, 2021

Pollen Season Is Nothing to Sneeze at

Find out where all that yellow pollen comes from, steps you can take to reduce the impact of pollen on allergies, and how pollen actually plays a critical role in our everyday lives in unexpected ways. 
Fresh caught shrimp on ice at Capt'n Pete's Seafood Market in Holden Beach, North Carolina.

Dec 18, 2020

Fresh Fish and Seafood Safety Tips

How do you know if fish is fresh? What's the best way to minimize risk when handling raw seafood at home? Before splurging on that seafood platter, consider food safety first! 
Ginger-crusted bass over vinegar rice displayed on a white dish.

Dec 16, 2020

Ginger-Crusted Bass Over Vinegar Rice

Fresh striped bass isn’t just a spring treat anymore. Farm-raised filets are coming to plates near you, thanks to aquaculture industry research at NC State. 
Protective face masks and Thanksgiving flatlay on wooden background.

Nov 20, 2020

How to Celebrate the Holidays During a Pandemic

The holidays may look a little different amidst COVID-19, but our food safety experts share tips and tools to help keep you and your loved ones safe (and stuffed) this holiday season.