One Giant Leap: Joro Spiders in North Carolina

A joro spider waiting in the center of its web.

Published on Jun 30, 2022

One Giant Leap: Joro Spiders in North Carolina

Like thunderstorms beckoning the arrival of cold fronts, the internet is saturated with misleading headlines announcing the arrival of a giant, hand-sized spider in North Carolina. But who said bigger was badder?

Close shot of gloved hands holding and cutting through cooked pork butt barbecue on a red tabletop.

Published on Jun 29, 2021

How to Prepare Perfect Pork Butt Barbecue

Learn how to take a pork butt and turn it into delicious North Carolina style barbecue!

A glass jar with a "barbecue martini" consisting of pork barbecue, baked beans, cole slaw and pickles sits on a white plate while displayed on a red tabletop outdoors.

Published on Jun 29, 2021

How to Make a Barbecue Martini

I'll have a BBQ-Tini, please. Grilled, not stirred. Hold the gin and olives, add some 'cue and pickles.

A man in an industrial kitchen setting leaning over a table with various grilling condiments displayed while holding out a plate of barbecue chicken.

Published on Jun 29, 2021

How to Make Barbecue Chicken

Learn how to make good old fashioned shredded barbecue chicken. Good on a sandwich. Good by itself. Quick and easy.

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

Published on 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.

Close shot of a woman washing her hands with soap in a kitchen sink.

Published on Mar 16, 2020

Proper Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use

Our NC State Extension food safety specialist provides a quick tutorial on proper handwashing practices and hand sanitizer use for disease prevention and control.

Published on Feb 11, 2020

Grand Marnier Strawberry Parfait

Special desserts don't have to be complicated. This sweet treat comes together with just a few ingredients and a few minutes.

Guacamole with corn chips on a white wood background, surrounded by small tomatoes and a lime wedge

Published on Jan 31, 2020

Super Simple Guacamole Dip

No Super Bowl party (or arguably any other party, for that matter) is complete without a creamy guacamole dip. It's a foolproof fan favorite!

Leftover sliced turkey on a sheet of aluminum foil on the kitchen counter after a big holiday dinner.

Published on Nov 22, 2019

Safely Storing Your Holiday Meal Leftovers

It’s after the big meal that you’ll face some of the biggest questions, like “Can I nap right away?” and “How long can the turkey and fixin’s sit out safely?”

Close-up Photo of Baked Potatoes Wrapped in Foil On a Baking Tray

Published on Nov 22, 2019

Let Your Baked Potatoes Breathe

Baked potatoes are an ideal side for any holiday meal, whether you add some sour cream, cheese, butter or…botulism? We’ll show you how (and why) to give your spuds space to breathe after baking.

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