The holidays can be enjoyable but also stressful times, especially if there’s a big meal that’s part of the tradition. Some people easily source great local ingredients, plan everything perfectly and deliver a delicious meal for a crowd year after year. Others, on the other hand, can easily feel intimidated or overwhelmed. With a little … Read more
It’s National Slow Cooker Month and the very end of football season so celebrate with this recipe. The chicken and leek combo is the best for a cold day and for any football get-together. North Carolina ranks 7th in the U.S. for chicken production and is home to nearly 23,300 chicken farms. With leeks also … Read more
Tis the season for peanut brittle! We’re going to give you the best recipe for this delicious, holiday favorite that would make for the perfect go-to snack or gift giving. North Carolina produced 479.7 million pounds of peanuts in 2017 and ranks 5th in the nation in peanut production. Leading peanut-producing counties are Martin, Pitt, … Read more
There’s nothing like realizing you need a last-minute dish for a holiday get-together. We have found the perfect 15-minute recipe that everyone at the party will love and that will feed plenty. This appetizer is the perfect finger food for any event you might have planned for the season. Italian Stuffed Eggs sound scrumptious, taste … Read more
There’s no better way to prepare for a cold weekend in the Carolinas like with a perfect cup of eggnog. While you’re preparing for the winter weather and making the last-minute bread and milk run, be sure to grab these ingredients. Be sure to grab local produce and items at your local grocery store and … Read more
Looking for a special holiday treat for your pup? This “nice cream” recipe is the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for the four-legged family members. It won food blogger and recipe developer Wendy Perry a ribbon at the Sweet Potato Festival a few years back. She says it’s “people edible, too” and with peanut butter and sweet … Read more
Need a last-minute dessert to bring to your family Thanksgiving dinner? Celebrate Thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays with this quick and easy twist on Pecan Pie that all your friends and family are sure to love. Pecans are a staple in any southern household, but especially here in North Carolina. Our state produces 3 to … Read more
The fair might be over, but some of the recipes are a year-round must. For fall, we suggest pumpkin drop cookies as an easy and festive dessert. North Carolina ranks fourth nationally in pumpkin production and has about 3,000 to 4,000 acres dedicated to pumpkins. The festive fruit, yes, a fruit, is a good source … Read more
We know that many households are been divided when it comes to peanut butter – crunchy or smooth. Whichever way you like it, it’s easy to make at home. “When I make peanut butter, I make both smooth and crunchy,” said Wendy Perry, recipe developer and blogger. I also make some honey and molasses peanut … Read more
Winners were announced in pork cooking contests held during the 25th N.C. Mountain State Fair. The fair runs through Sept. 16 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. The N.C. Pork Council sponsored Monday night’s contest that asked competitors to create dishes using at least four ounces of pork. Dishes ranged from hearty breakfasts to … Read more
