We’re sharing a sweet dish that is a famous N.C. recipe that might help in this heat wave. Wendy Perry, Culinary Adverturist and Home Economist, has passed along this recipe and a few tips on how to make it. “You may be familiar with the infamous Atlantic Beach Pie,” said Wendy. “Now you can get […]
Since it’s watermelon season, we wanted to share a N.C Watermelon Association recipe with you all this week. This recipe if full of nutrients and easy to make for a large group or for just a quick dinner! North Carolina ranks seventh in the nation in watermelon production. Watermelon season in the Carolinas typically runs […]
Drum roll please! The up-and-coming, favorite crop is…peas! Click here for more about the tiny vegetable that has gained popularity this season. Be sure to grab your produce and ingredients at the local farmers market or neighborhood grocery store and look for the Got To Be NC sticker to support N.C. farmers. INGREDIENTS 1 pound […]
Happy 4th of July! This week, we want to share a sweet, festive treat for this patriotic weekend from The Dairy Alliance. North Carolina ranks 3rd in the nation in strawberry production. Be sure to grab your ingredients at your local farmers market or neighborhood grocery store. Don’t forget to look for the Got To […]
With the 4th of July coming up, we wanted to share summer dessert recipes with you! This southern dish is a favorite and incredibly easy to whip together for any occasion. Thank to The Dairy Alliance for this fruity recipe. Be sure to grab your ingredients at your local farmers market or neighborhood grocery store. […]
It’s National Peaches and Cream day, and what’s better than fresh cobbler with vanilla ice cream on a hot day? With peaches in season, this is the perfect, easy dessert for any occasion. Make your cobbler with fresh N.C. peaches! Be sure to get your produce at your local farmers market or neighborhood grocery store. […]
Since it’s National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables month and National Cucumber Day today, we are sharing a healthy and fresh dish. This recipe is perfect for a hot, summer day and only takes 15 minutes to put together! Save this recipe for an easy, go-to side or a dish to bring to a barbeque this […]
NCDA&CS is recognizing the Food Distribution division’s Butner and Salisbury warehouse staff for their extraordinary work as a team in this busy season. This was a great year for the team but both warehouse staff have been working extremely hard with disaster relief with Hurricane Matthew and Florence. In addition to these duties, both of […]
For National Dairy Month and National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, we are sharing this fruity dish with you! Thanks to the NC Peach Growers Society for this summertime favorite recipe. In North Carolina, peaches are officially in season! Peach season begins in June and runs through September. You can find your local produce at […]
It’s still National Egg Month! Add a little protein to your favorite snack with this recipe. This nacho dish only takes 30 minutes to whip together and serves as much as 10 people. The egg industry ranks seventh in North Carolina commodity receipts. North Carolina ranks seventh nationally in egg production with farmers producing 7.5 […]
Looking for a sweet treat to help keep you cool this season? We are sharing the perfect recipe that you can whip up quickly thanks to SoFabFood. Dole Whip is meant to be a fruity, creamy mix that can be made in five minutes and only calls for four ingredients. Another plus? This recipe can […]
Since 2013, the North Carolina General Assembly has appropriated funds to support the development of energy production from North Carolina agricultural products through the N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative. The initiative is managed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, which awards grants each year for projects aimed at energy production. For the last […]