Sweet and juicy peaches are one of North Carolina’s finest summer time fruits. Though they are available year round, they taste best and are less expensive during the summer. In our state, the peach industry is unique because it sells 90 percent of its crop on the fresh market, directly to the consumer, just days … Read More
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Healthy pizza? Read below …
If you asked my family what their favorite food is, they would say “pizza!” As a mom, I worried about feeding pizza to my children, because what you buy is typically in high in fat. Most restaurants do not offer a whole-grain or whole-wheat curst either. So, how can you feed your family one … Read More
Safe food, safe time this holiday season
It’s that time of year again! Family and friends get together to enjoy food outside during picnics and cook outs. These events are a great way to spend quality time while enjoying the outdoors and nature. It’s important to have fun, but keeping your food safe by storing and handling it properly is critical while … Read More
Keep them playing, keep them safe
I distinctly remember falling off a scooter as a child and scraping my knees on the hot concrete. They took a couple of weeks to heal, but the injury could have been prevented if I had been wearing knee pads. While it may seem like wearing extra equipment or following certain rules takes too much … Read More
Buy local, eat local at the farmers' market
Over the years, local Farmer’s Markets have become increasingly popular. They are great sources for purchasing fresh fruits, vegetables and other food items such as homemade jams, etc. Depending on where you live (rural or urban town/city), farmer’s markets vary in size, location, times in which they are open and products sold. Some are very … Read More
It's Screen Free Week!
It’s Screen-Free Week! What does this mean for you and your family? It’s time to get out of the house and have fun! Try to spend less time in front of the television and more time enjoying each other’s company. Planning fun activities for children can give them something to look forward to and keep … Read More
Family dinners: a time for connecting and reflecting
Eating dinner together as a family can establish traditions and memories that will last a lifetime. Since I am at work all day, eating dinner together with my family has always been extremely important to me. My family might only be sitting at the kitchen table for 20 minutes together, but those 20 minutes are … Read More