Egg-cellent Hollandaise Sauce in a Blender

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.

Fireflies or lightning bugs flying at night in the forest.

Published on May 20, 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.

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!

Fresh caught shrimp on ice at Capt'n Pete's Seafood Market in Holden Beach, North Carolina.

Published on Dec 18, 2020

Fresh Fish and Seafood Safety Tips

Winter is peak season for many seasonal seafood delights in North Carolina. Before diving in and splurging on that seafood platter, make sure you consider food safety first. How do you know if fish is fresh? We'll show you!

Published on 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.

Animated graphic of various people performing tasks associated with Christmas trree production.

Published on Dec 11, 2020

Real or Fake? In North Carolina, Real Trees Win

Take a quick, animated journey through the North Carolina Christmas tree industry, then head out to claim your live tree today!

Published on Dec 4, 2020

Big Fish: Aquaculture in North Carolina

With a bounty of cool fresh water bodies in the west and over 300 miles of coastline to the east, North Carolina is perfectly positioned for a thriving aquaculture and farm-raised seafood industry.

Peaches hanging on a branch of a peach tree with a blurred background of a house and clear blue sky.

Published on Nov 30, 2020

Planting Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape

Next time you're craving a crisp apple or peach, wouldn't it be nice if you could just stroll over to a veritable fruit factory in your own back yard?

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