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Stretching Your Holiday Food Budget

More In My Basket The holiday season is approaching! You may be planning a celebration for friends and family in one big group or smaller gatherings. Regardless of the venue, starting holiday meal…

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Soup-Er Bowl 2026

**Registrations for this class are full. Email rachel_ezzell@ncsu.edu with additional questions or to join the waitlist. Participants will prepare healthy soup recipes and cast their vote to…

Avoiding Risky Habits in the Kitchen During the Holidays

With the holidays just around the corner, it is important to prepare your kitchen and pantry ahead of time and use your SNAP/FNS benefits to stock your fridge and shelves before the big day. But what…

Preparing for Hurricane Season: Food Safety

Hurricanes and storms can cause power outages and lead to food safety concerns. With hurricane season approaching, consider ways to start protecting your food and family by being prepared. From a…

Knife Skills Workshop

At some point, you've probably heard the phrase, "A sharp knife is safer than a dull one." Do you know why? A sharp knife glides through food, and the user maintains control of the blade. Learning…

2023 Duplin County Home Food Preservation Workshops

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Duplin County Center has two upcoming hands-on canning workshops. Both workshops will be held at the Cooperative Extension office located at 165 Agriculture Dr,…

Three Ingredient Cookies

Everyone loves a homemade treat, especially one that’s easy to make. The Three Ingredient Cookie is perfect for utilizing bananas that are riper than your preference. This simple recipe is also a…

Reducing Food Waste

Did you know that households throw away $640 worth of food each year? April is Financial Literacy Month & April 16th is Earth Day- what better way to celebrate both than looking into our food…

Balsamic Roasted Beets With Feta

Balsamic Roasted Beets with Feta Serves 6. Total Time: 45 minutes. Ingredients 6 medium beets (2 bunches, or about 3 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 1/3…

Eligible Food Items

Let’s talk eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food items! Approved food items to purchase under SNAP include: Fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen, or canned) Meat, poultry,…