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Stretching Your Beliefs About Food

Simple guidelines for creating healthy meals and teaching yourself and family about food. Continue reading

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Appetizing Pickled Carrots

Simple pickled carrots that you can serve any number of ways with several variations for you to try. Continue reading

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Two Seasons of Roasted Eggplant Spreads

Roasted eggplants make excellent spreads and casseroles throughout the winter. These two spreads are made of local farm ingredients that have been frozen, thawed and then combined. But you can make this with fresh ingredients in up through the fall for very healthy eating. Continue reading

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Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Quick vegetarian spicy local roasted pumpkin soup. Freezer friendly! Continue reading

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Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Families on the Go: Eggs

Eggs are coming into season! Have a healthy & simple egg breakfast in under 5 minutes by prepping the night before. Or take it with you and reheat it at work. Continue reading

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Healthy Breakfast Ideas 4 Families On The Go: Pancakes

Blueberry, Ricotta, Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Buttermilk Pancakes: You can make all of these and freeze them for your family. Reheating quickly in a microwave makes them kid-friendly and great for gift-giving. Continue reading

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Hop Into the New Year with Chinese Almond Cookies

Updated Chinese Almond Cookies using Justin’s Classic Almond Butter. Continue reading

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Asian Snacks with a Local Southern Twist

Asian inspired nut snacks that pack punch from Asian peppers and subtle contrast from special salts. Easy to prepare in your toaster oven in under 30 minutes start to finish! Updated to reduce sugar, oil and salt. Continue reading

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Spicy Shrimp Satay Soup Served With Pineapple Jasmine Rice

Old Bay Steamed Shrimp, Coconut Milk, Chinese peppers and Southeast Asian spices create a lovely spiced soup served over Coconut & Pineapple water Jasmine Rice. Continue reading

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Cream of Potato & Leek Soup for Warm or Cool Weather

Quick and easy Potato & Leek Soup with local farm potatoes, leeks, onions and garlic from Wild Onion Farm in Johnston County, Roberson’s Rocky River Farm and Eastern Carolina Organics in Chatham County. Continue reading

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