Whip It Up Wednesday
Savory Oatmeal with Egg Breakfast will never be the same. January is Oatmeal Month! Oats are such a great ingredient to …
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Quiche with a Self-Forming Crust A quick, nourishing, and satisfying meal that can be eaten warm, room temperature, or even …
N. C. Cooperative Extension - Vance County Center Closed to Public
In an effort to do our part and minimize exposure to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) The North Carolina Cooperative …
EFNEP Presents Chefs Who Changed the World
We are searching for 7 participants in the Granville, Vance, and Warren, Counties between the ages of 8-18 who …
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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Graham Cracker crumbs are rich in B vitamins and dietary fiber. They are a much better way …
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Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs Skewers of tender juicy chicken and fresh colorful vegetables are all-time favorable because they are delicious, …
Handcrafted Holiday Market
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the Handcrafted Holiday Market! Crafters have been hard at work making awesome …
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Slow-Cooker Saucy Chicken Honey contains countless medicinal properties which can boost your immune system if used in the long run. …
Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
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Fish Tacos Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits. White-fleshed fish is lower in …
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Skillet Spaghetti SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound. Make the decision to improve your health through nutrition and exercise. The Expanded …
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Tortilla Cups with Eggs Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. The phrase, “you are what you eat” …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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Cucumber Strawberry Salsa A refreshing summertime salsa made with fresh cucumbers, strawberries, onion, and jalapeno pepper and a hint of …
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Strawberries with Cinnamon Sauce Try this light and simply delicious snack made with strawberries and cinnamon. Cinnamon may improve some key …
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Chocolate Beet Snack Cake For today’s edition of Whip It Up Wednesday, Nitasha is sharing her recipe for Chocolate Beet …
Whip It Up Wednesday Recipe
For today’s edition of Whip It Up Wednesday, I’m sharing my recipe for Banana Berry Smooth Serve. Banana Berry Soft …
Chopped Challenge "4-H Edition"
Vance and Warren County 4-H Programs are hosting our first 4-H Edition Chopped Challenge! There is NO registration fee …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
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