Leaves of Three, Let It Be: How to Identify Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron radicans, commonly known as Poison ivy, vines on a stone wall

Published on Jun 20, 2020

Leaves of Three, Let It Be: How to Identify Poison Ivy

Learn how to identify these pesky plants so you can enjoy a more comfortable, itch-free summer!

Published on Jun 8, 2020

Braised Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Several fruits and vegetables have long shelf lives so you can stock up for nutritious meals, even during a pandemic!

A woman's hand holding a package of frozen chicken.

Published on Jun 4, 2020

Buying Chicken and Meat in Bulk? Learn How to Freeze it Properly

Watch as our food safety specialist shares the basics of packaging and freezing poultry for optimum freshness and safety.

A woman wearing an apron is smiling while standing at her kitchen counter with ingredients for a taco salad laid out. The words "Taco Salad" are displayed across the image.

Published on Jun 3, 2020

Missing Your Taco Tuesday?

We may not be dining out as much, but we can still enjoy new and delicious ways of eating healthier at home. Retool your favorite Taco Tuesday outing into a Mexican-inspired feast for your family!

Tuna patties cooking on a skillet, while a spatula is preparing to flip one of them.

Published on May 15, 2020

Family Time — Making Tuna Patties

Try this tuna patties recipe at home and look forward to hearing a little less, “Mom, what’s for dinner?” and a little more, “Mom, dinner’s ready!”

A young girl holds a wooden bowl with greens and flowers.

Published on May 7, 2020

Foraging for Backyard Edibles

Did you know that you can eat some of the weeds in your yard? Join Travis Birdsell in this episode of In the Garden to learn which backyard plants you can use to make a fresh spring salad.

Milk bottles on a conveyor belt in a milk factory

Published on May 5, 2020

Moo-ving Milk: How Milk is Transported from Farms to Families

North Carolina dairy cows produce more than 100 million pounds of milk each year. Learn how farmers and dairy operations move all of that milk and ensure access to fresh, safe dairy products.

Published on Apr 23, 2020

Sourdough Bread Making

You've prepared your sourdough starter—now what? In this episode of In the Kitchen, learn how to prepare and bake a scrumptious sourdough loaf.

Published on Apr 17, 2020

Ferns in the Home Landscape

Looking for the best plants for shade? Hearty, shade tolerant ferns offer a fabulous fix for a common garden challenge.

Cleaning with spray detergent, rubber gloves and dish cloth on work surface concept for hygiene

Published on Mar 16, 2020

How to Safely Sanitize Surfaces at Home

For most of us, having a sick loved one at home compels us to sanitize frequently used surfaces. But how well do those commonly used cleaners actually sanitize?

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