“Spring Cleaning” Our Eating Habits
Spring has officially sprung here in South Carolina. While we are all familiar with the term “spring cleaning” when it comes to our homes, there is another aspect of our lives that could use some...
Category: Tasty Bites
A Beginners Guide to Fresh vs. Frozen Produce
First off, Happy National Nutrition Month! Every year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts National Nutrition Month and offers education on nutrition and making better food choices. Each...
Mint & Hummus
Looking for an easy and refreshing appetizer that packs a flavor punch? Look no further than this delicious platter of naan bread, accompanied by fresh mint, sliced radishes, creamy hummus,...
Sesame Allergen
Sesame is a food ingredient that comes from the Sesamum indicum plant. Its culinary offerings are most recognizable as sesame seeds and sesame oil. Sesame is a food allergen for some people. A...
The Meaning Behind the Mardi Gras King Cake
“Laissez les bons temps rouler” is Cajun French for “Let the good times roll.” With the start of Mardi Gras, everyone will begin hearing that phrase quite often. Another...
5 Ways to Crush Your Fitness Goals!
It’s that time of year again. With the New Year comes new year goals and resolutions. If you are looking for tips on how to not only stick to your new year fitness goals but CRUSH them, you’ve come...
Freeze Drying Foods
Freeze drying is a method of food dehydration that has been primarily used in commercial food manufacturing but is starting to make its way into home kitchens. Freeze drying works in a three-stage...
New Year, New Diabetes Self- Management Plan
It’s that time of year. We’ve taken down our Christmas decorations, thrown out the remaining leftovers, and watched the ball drop. What’s next? We contemplate our New Year’s resolutions, of course!...
Managing Your Diabetes During the Holidays
For many, the holidays are about friends, family, fellowship, and food. So, it is safe to say that many holiday traditions center around the kitchen table. Food is an important part of any...
Soul Cakes and the Origins of Trick or Treating
October 31, 2022 “Soul, Soul, a soul cake! I pray thee, good missus, a soul cake! One for Peter, two for Paul, Three for Him what made us all! Soul Cake, soul cake, please good missus, a soul cake....
What Exactly is Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest season is upon us! It’s a time for sausage, pretzels, lederhosen, dirndls, Bavarian flags, and most famously, beer. It is not uncommon to see your local downtown German restaurant or...
South Carolina Master Food Preserver Program
Are you looking for ways to contribute to your community in a way that strengthens food systems? Becoming a South Carolina Master Food Preserver enables opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the educational service that Clemson Cooperative Extension provides. As a Master Food Preserver, you will gain knowledge about preserving fresh produce and network with a great group of passionate...