Honoring the Legacy, Forging the Future.

BY: Jenny Moore An old folktale, retold each year at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC’s signature Empty Bowls event, offers a relevant beginning to another story – one […]

Anna Bakes Cookies: A Delicious New Business

“Today, we will live in the moment.  Unless it’s unpleasant, in which case, we will eat a cookie.”  ~ Cookie Monster No one ever talks about anything positive that came […]

Fact and Fallacy about Bread

The smell of a fresh loaf is irresistible.  It invokes happy memories of warmth, fulfillment, and pleasure associated with family, friends, or great meals!  You may connect it to a […]

Kids in the Kitchen: Easter Bunny Brunch

Spring has finally sprung! Easter seems extra early this year. Feel free to make these treats as an Easter celebration, or throughout the season as spring-themed dishes. With the season […]

Understanding Gluten

Dough makers pound and stretch the dough; then, toss it into the air until it expands in a perfect enlarged circle. Have you ever wondered what compounds create the “elastic” […]

The Fancy Fork

Citrus Vinaigrette Servings: 2 large salads Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil One-third cup Orange Juice, freshly squeezed 3 Tbsp. Lemon […]

The Indoor Edible Garden

On witnessing empty shelving and limited access to produce last spring, many people started thinking about gardening.  Growing food can be a magical experience if you have three conditions, sunlight, […]

Dutch Ovens and Campfires

Throughout the year, men and women, boys and girls anticipate the opportunity to sit in foldable chairs surrounded by a brilliant starry sky, a blazing campfire, and good conversation. But […]

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