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Stocking Your Pantry

Having a well-stocked kitchen makes meal planning easier. Use this basic foods checklist for some ideas to help stock your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for simple meals. Personalize the list…

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EFNEP's Holiday Preparation and Twenty Dollar Thanksgiving Dinner

The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s never too early to start preparing your budget for the extra expenses.Planning a menu and buying ingredients early will let you spread out the…

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National Trail Mix Day

August 31 is National Trail Mix Day - and with all the wonderful walking and hiking routes around Henderson County, there's no reason not to celebrate by taking your trail mix on an actual…

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National Watermelon Day

August 3rd is National Watermelon Day!A summer classic, melons are not only delicious, but very good for us. Melons contain vitamins A and C, which help maintain vision and skin health, heal cuts and…

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A Healthier Way to Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day

July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day, but it's better for our bodies to consume less foods fried in oil, as fried foods are linked to issues with heart disease and stroke. However, there's no…

Fruit & Veggies

It's Fresh Fruit and Veggie Season!

As the daffodils begin to bloom in the yard and my hens start setting on their eggs, I know one thing is certain: spring is on its way! This means longer days spent enjoying the beauty of the…

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Join Us! EFNEP Facebook Live!

Each month, NC EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) provides a Facebook Live session where a guest chef demonstrates a delicious and simple recipe for families to try at home.This…