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Rows of glass jars with assorted preserved vegetables and jams on wooden shelves

A Brief Overview of Canning

Although it may seem like a quaint pastime now, the invention of canning was arevolutionary event in the history of food systems. The process as we know it today was invented in France in 1809 as a…

Glass jar of pickled okra spears in brine with visible mustard seeds

Afternoon Dill Pickle Canning Class - May 16th

If you would like to register for this class, call Christa at (828) 894-8218. Dill Pickle Canning Class In this class we will be learning how to prepare and process water bath canned dill pickles.…

Hands stirring vegetables in a frying pan on stovetop with a steaming pot nearby

How and Why to Use Your Kitchen Exhaust Fan

Many of us never think to turn on our kitchen exhaust fans until something startssmelling too strongly or burning. However, the exhaust fan is one of our most useful tools for improving indoor air…

Hands holding a knife sharpening its blade on a whetstone; caption reads "Example of a whetstone."

Caring for Kitchen Knives

Even though knives are among the most used tools in the kitchen, their care and maintenance often get overlooked. Without proper care, knives can get dull and even chip, making them less effective…

Cast-iron skillet on wooden surface, empty, showing handle and two pour spouts

How to Season and Maintain a Cast Iron Pan

Cast iron makes for a wonderful cooking surface. It's safe to use, lasts forever, holds heat like nothing else, and is naturally non-stick if it's properly seasoned. The only downside to cast iron is…

Man holding large stainless pressure canner in kitchen; sticker reads NC Cooperative Ext.

5 Easy New Year's Resolutions That Can Really Make a Big Difference

If you're anything like me, every new year's celebration is marked by a grand resolution for the next year that inevitably falls apart before January is over. The problem is always the same - trying…

A cross section of a seed showing the bran, endosperm and germ.

White vs. Whole Wheat Flour by Avery Ashley

Most people these days know that whole wheat flour is "better for you" than refined white flour. But what exactly does that mean, and how can you use whole wheat flour in your cooking without…

Passport to Health

Passport to Health Virtual Health Fair Is September 25

Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T; State University’s Try Healthy (SNAP-Ed) program presents Passport to Health, a virtual health fair experience!Learn to improve your health! Enjoy all the event…