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Another Bowl of Soup, Please.

Let's kick off 2026 with this NEW red lentil soup!! I’ve really been craving meals like this. The kind that feels comforting and wholesome, hearty without being heavy, full of plant-based protein and…

Got Milk?

I recently served a large group of friends and family dinner and they were asked to bring a chocolate dessert for a chocoholic dessert bar. (Remember all things in moderation). In my planning I…

Cook and Eat More Vegetables

It is my goal to cook and eat more vegetables in 2026. Research tells us to try to consume at least 2 ½ servings of vegetables each day so I feel compelled to share some heart healthy, family…

15 Minute Soup from COOK SMART EAT SMART

Great Day for Soup!!!

Upcoming Class: Call the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County Center at 252-946-0111 for details to pre-register (or register for the class online) and attend this fun class: It’s a “Pot…

Embrace This Sweet Time

Now, we’ve arrived in the quiet, “the magical in-between”—the week after Christmas. It is time to give yourself permission to rest, savor the peace around you, and let the joy of the season settle in…

"Pot Party - Slow Cooking With Fast Friends"

Louise, our Family & Consumer Science Agent, is offering another upcoming class that is sure to be loads of fun!! Come learn how to cook with a crock pot with her "Pot Party - Slow Cooking with Fast…

Pace Yourself...

The holidays are a time for family and cheer, but making sure the house is clean, the food is ready, and the presents are wrapped and ready to be opened can be overwhelming. These factors can bring…

Best Thing on the Holiday Menu.... Dressing and Gravy!

Dressing and gravy are traditional holiday foods and they are easy on the food budget. This article contains my favorite recipes for Turkey Gravy, Oyster Dressing and Mashed Potatoes. You may omit…

Let’s Talk Turkey...

Soon frozen turkeys will be on sale at the grocery store and this is the best buy of the year! Frozen turkeys are traditionally on “the best sale of the year” before Thanksgiving at a huge savings so…

Halloween Safety

With ghosts, ghouls, and goblins out and about visiting each house in hopes of getting some treats, dangers can lurk when you least expect it. By staying safe on a dark night, your kiddos will be…