My family and I have lived in the South now for nearly six years. We started off moving to Virginia, then Alabama, and finally North Carolina, where we have lived for the past four years. The South is a truly unique place. People have their own way of doing things (if someone is using a turn signal, they are most-likely NOT born in the South), their own way of talking, and their own way of cooking. I've run across so many--almost foreign to me--recipes and ingredients native to the South ... VIEW POST
Southern Comfort Food for the Holidays Featuring The Produce Box
Copycat Chick-fil-A Market Salad Featuring The Produce Box
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. It’s like a farmer’s market brought right to your door. (Want to become a member? Check it out ... VIEW POST
My favorite salad is a Chick-fil-A Market Salad. The flavor combinations are bright and delicious, and honestly, I could eat one for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day and not get tired of it! But I always seem to crave it on Sunday when Chick-fil-A is closed! So now I just make my own, right down to the dressing!
Tips to Pick and Store the Freshest Summer Fruit
Here in North Carolina the state’s 50,000+ farmers produce over 80 different kinds of commodities. This includes over 50 different types of produce, making NC one of the most diverse agricultural states in the country! (You can't beat our fresh fruit and vegetables, IMHO!) To see what fruits and veggies are in season, and find the freshest produce in your area, check out your state's department of agriculture website. This information is good to know not only because in season produce is less ... 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 easier because I don't have to think too much about what to make for dinner. My week was pretty jam ... 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 imperfection that doesn't impact the taste or quality! For example, they aren't the "right" size, are ... VIEW POST
Did you know that more than one-third of the world’s food is never consumed? That equals an estimated $1 TRILLION of food loss and waste globally each year (plus decomposing food is a significant contributor to global warming). Eat the uglies! Help reduce food waste #ad #TheProduceBox encourages customers to help reduce food waste by providing discounted boxes containing bargain and blemished produce. Eat the uglies!
Easy, quick, and delicious Mexican Chicken & Avocado Corn Salsa from The Produce Box
I love using my Produce Box ingredients to create fresh and delicious meals. It's inspiring to use locally-sourced ingredients to create new recipes. But there are days when I just don't have the time to shop at the grocery store and get dinner on the table. Like most people I know who work from home, I find it difficult to walk away from a project, even when a personal task like making dinner needs to be done. I've found a few ways to get dinner on the table when I'm busy, and one of my new ... VIEW POST
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