For six weeks a year, North Carolina could lay claim to being the potato capital of America. About 16,000 acres of potatoes are grown in Northeastern N.C. annually, producing about 3 million pounds of potatoes. These fresh, white table potatoes are available at grocery stores locally, regionally and even on up into Nova Scotia. Check … Read more
Spring may belong to the strawberry, but when it’s summertime in North Carolina we have the blues. Fresh, ripe, NC-grown blueberries play a dual role of being a healthy snack and a part of delicious desserts. North Carolina ranks sixth nationally in blueberry production. In fact, the berry is so popular it has it’s own … Read more
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their weekly Local Dish Cooking segment. This month’s recipes featuring eggs. North Carolina farmers produce more than three million eggs per year. The state ranks fourth nationally in egg production. Check out a few delicious egg recipes below. Mini egg casserole with … Read more
J January’s chill calls for warm, “stick-to-your-bones” type meals. It’s no wonder that National Soup Month falls during what’s often the coldest month of the year. The recipe below utilizes fresh and local Swiss chard or kale, which are both cool-season vegetables. Include local sausage, bacon and potatoes to make it a North Carolina soup … Read more
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their weekly Local Dish Cooking segment. This month’s recipes are in-season, favorite fall flavors, apples and figs. The following recipe is unique and tasty -a delicious treat of sweet, savory, smoky and spicy. Lisa suggests trying them on the grill. Bacon Wrapped … Read more
Last week wrapped up 11 days of cooking competitions at the N.C. State Fair. These events are sponsored by commodity associations and popular brand names such as King Arthur and Spam. It brings out the competitiveness in some of our state’s best cooks as they try for blue ribbons and cash prizes. The competitions ended … Read more
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their weekly Local Dish Cooking segment. This month they feature in-season figs. Figs are available at farmers markets across the state from late summer to early fall. Check out a few fig favorite recipes below. The first recipe is an appetizer that … Read more
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their weekly Local Dish Cooking segment. Last month, Lisa’s featured NC-grown scuppernongs and muscadines. A recent study found that North Carolina’s wine and grape industry continues to grow, posting a 15 percent increase since the last study was conducted two years ago. … Read more
Sweet potatoes are not just for casseroles and pies around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our state vegetable is perfect for any season and is available year-round. Check out the recipe below for a quick and easy way to spice up dinner with sweet potatoes as the star ingredient. North Carolina ranks first in the production of sweet … Read more
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their weekly Local Dish Cooking segment. Below, Brian and Lisa feature recipes with a coastal flair. Seafood is a thriving industry in North Carolina with an abundant variety of fresh seafood. Visit N.C. Catch to for more information about local seafood, recipes … Read more
