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It's the Season: Herbs

Herbs and spices are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are actually different. Spices refer to many parts of a plant, whereas herbs are usually from just the leaves of a…

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December Local Food Spotlight: Leafy Greens

Some of the best foods available locally in the month of December in Stokes County are leafy greens. Spring mix, kale, and spinach are great sources of antioxidants. They are rich in Vitamins A, C,…

What Is 'Mindful Eating'?

Mindfulness is a mental state that is achieved by focusing your awareness on the present moment. Mindful eating uses this practice by eating with attention and intention. Mindless eating is the…

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

If seeing the stores filled with beautiful varieties of pumpkins wasn't enough of a hint, it is pumpkin season in North Carolina!Did you know that many parts of the pumpkin are edible? We commonly…

Backyard Adventure Series: October Hike

Explore our local trails with us! King Parks and Recreation is offering a series of hiking meet-ups once a month from June - November. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Stokes County will also offer…

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Cooperative Extension Needs Assessment

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center wants to improve our programs and better serve the citizens of Stokes County. Therefore, we have compiled a needs assessment to be distributed…

Apple Parfait Recipe

Did you know? There are 2,500 varieties of apples that are grown in the United States. Apples are also the #1 eaten fruit in the U.S.!In September, apples are a delicious in-season fruit in Stokes…

Back to School: Food Safe Lunches

The main thing to remember when packing a school lunch is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. This can be done with a thermos to maintain high temperatures or an ice pack to keep temperatures…

Simple Salsa Recipe

This recipe is a great way to use in-season tomatoes! Salsa is a very versatile recipe. You can increase or decrease any of the ingredients to make it fit your personal taste.Tomatoes: I prefer fresh…

August 2021 Meet-Up Hike

Explore our local trails with us! King Parks and Recreation is offering a series of hiking meet-ups once a month from June - November. N.C. Cooperative Extension of Stokes County will also provide…