The Produce Box is a wonderful service here in North Carolina that provides you with fresh produce, meats, dairy, and bakery items directly from North Carolina farmers and other small business owners. Each week there is a different selection, depending on what’s available and in season, and unlike a CSA (Community-supported agriculture), you choose exactly what, and how much you want to purchase. ... VIEW POST
Sensational Fall Soups
I'm so excited that fall has FINALLY found its way to North Carolina. I was over the hot weather back in May, lol. (So NOT a hot weather gal.) It's time to break out the sweaters, scarves, hot drinks, and Sensational Fall Soups! Planning meals for the week has become a regular occurrence for us since my husband has been unemployed. It not only saves money, but it makes afternoons much ... VIEW POST
Eat the uglies! Help reduce food waste
Earlier this summer I took a tour of an Eastern North Carolina cucumber farm. It was really interesting to learn how the farm works, from preparing the soil, planting, picking, boxing, and shipping out the cucumbers to processors who distribute them to grocers. Size and shape matter I was shocked to learn that 25% of cucumbers grown in the US do not reach the consumer because they have an ... VIEW POST
