Back-to-School Snacks and Lunch-Packing Hacks

Plastic storage bins are displayed side by side on a kitchen countertop, each of which is filled with various snack items like cheesesticks, yogurt, fruit cups, nuts and other items.

Published on Aug 21, 2021

Back-to-School Snacks and Lunch-Packing Hacks

As if mornings with young children weren't stressful enough at times, nothing cranks up the chaos like realizing you forgot to pack their lunch as you're heading out the door.

Various crackers and snack foods made from soft red winter wheat displayed in a white linen-lined bowl.

Published on Jul 19, 2021

Flour Power: Supporting North Carolina’s Wheat Industry

North Carolina produces upwards of 500,000 acres of wheat each year. Find out what happens before all of those grain-based goodies get to your store shelves and pantries.

Potato chips production line at the plant. Filling machines for potato chips and snacks.

Published on Jul 2, 2021

This Spud’s for You: North Carolina Potatoes

If you live anywhere in the Eastern U.S. and tear into a bag of potato chips, you're probably enjoying North Carolina potatoes. Learn more about the industry that’s all that and a bag of chips.

A cecropia caterpillar is attached to the underside of a partially eaten leaf.

Published on 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.

Published on 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.

Published on 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.

Published on 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.

Published on 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.

Published on 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!

Various fresh dairy products, including a pitcher of milk, cheeses and yogurt, displayed on a wooden countertop.

Published on Apr 27, 2021

North Carolina Dairy Industry Is Grade A

Got milk? In North Carolina, yes, we do! About 900 million pounds of it annually. Discover how farmers produce milk and other dairy delights you love, and what NC State is doing to grow the industry!

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