As Long As There Is You and Food
As a native of Johnston County, I can say with conviction that what matters most to locals around the holidays is food. It always seemed particularly cruel to me that the Grinch not only took…
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Tag: recipes
Holiday Recipe Round-up
We're moving into the busy holiday season... just 25 days away from Thanksgiving! Gathering with family, hosting friends, decorating, shopping, and just trying to enjoy this season of thanks and…
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The Perfect Tomato Sandwich
Home-grown Tomato Sandwich! Johnston County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina, but our roots are still in the soil and our agricultural heritage is strong. Our farmer's are…
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Still Room at the Table
If there’s anything we’ve learned in 2020 it’s that while we are fortunate to have the technology to gather together across the distance, there is indeed no substitute for human interaction. And if…
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Savory & Sweet Potato Recipes
Fall is for cool weather and warm comforting food, which means we've added more recipes to our on-going, online collection. This Fall we've found some sweet potato recipes for you to try at home…
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Just Peachy
Honestly, what is there to say about peaches that you don't already know? Quite possibly my favorite fruit. Versatile, sweet, and juicy these pink/orange fuzzy fruits are good in dishes from…
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S is for Spring and Strawberries
I enjoy a good strawberry - perfectly ripe, red and sweet, but not too mushy. It's like biting into the sweet moment between Spring and Summer. All that aside, I don't think about strawberries much…
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Food Takes Center Stage at Ham & Yam Festival
Join Us for the 32nd Ham & Yam Festival It's time for the Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival in Downtown Smithfield, scheduled for May 7th with a wealth of activities for the entire family. The Ham & Yam…
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A Simple Twist of Fate
People tell me it's a sin To know and feel too much within I still believe she was my twin, but I lost the ring She was born in spring, but I was born too late Blame it on a simple twist of fate…
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