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Golden 'A' Awards

Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the county’s Golden A Awards ceremony. This is hosted by the …

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Brunswick County JCPC Teen Court Assistant

Brunswick County Teen Court currently has the position of Teen Court Assistant available. Direct Supervisor: Teen Court Director Location: Brunswick County Courthouse Basic Function: …

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Avoiding Food Waste at Home

Over one-third of all available food in the United States goes uneaten due to loss or waste. It’s estimated that …

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More Veggies

Avery Ashley our Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent along with our Extension Master Food Volunteers (EMFVs) recently conducted a …

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Make It Soup-er

It’s a rainy day as I write this. I’m thinking about making a big pot of soup. Soup can be …

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Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans...

Chickpeas or garbanzo beans. Just different names for the same food. But no matter what you call them these …

DASH Easting Plan

Do the DASH

I’ve written a lot about the Mediterranean Diet and our Family and Consumer Science staff and volunteers teach about …

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Just for Peanut Butter Lovers

What do you like best smooth or crunchy peanut butter? I’m asking this question because I’m thinking about peanut butter. …

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Safety of Leftover Rice

Leftover rice. There are several articles making their way around the internet and some columns in national newspapers on …

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Oatmeal Day

I bet you missed it. Last Monday (February 12) was Oatmeal Day. But don’t fret, you can “celebrate” this any …

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