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Fresh local produce

Cleveland County Kitchen is a collaboration between N.C. Cooperative Extension and Cleveland Community College to showcase local farmers and local foods. A monthly cable television show takes a featured product from farm to table. Research-based fact sheets and recipes help consumers learn about the nutritional value of each product and how to prepare it.

sources of protein (milk, dairy, meat, fish, poultry)

We stress the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables and how to incorporate these and other nutritious products into delicious, nutritious meals for better health. Our goal is to educate citizens from Cleveland County and beyond about the importance of local foods to our economy, health, environment, and quality of life. For more information, please call Nancy Abasiekong, Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences, at N.C. Cooperative Extension Cleveland County Center, 704-482-4365.

Local Food Products

Product & Date Featured The Garden
Connection
Nutrition/How to Use Cleveland County Kitchen Video Featured
Chef’s Recipe(s)
Apples
Oct 2015
Growing Heirloom Apples (NC State Extension) Apple Basics (NC State Extension)
Steps to Health Apple Fact Sheet
Apple Video
Asparagus
May 2015
Growing Asparagus (NC State Extension) Asparagus Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Asparagus Video Asparagus Salad & Soup (Chef Nancy Fichter)
Asparagus
Jun 2021
Growing Asparagus (NC State Extension) Asparagus Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Asparagus Video 2
Bacon
Feb 2019
Raising Pasture Pork (NC State Extension) Bacon Video
Beef (London Broil)
Feb 2015
So You Want to Raise Beef Cattle? (PennState Extension) Beef Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Beef Video 1 London Broil (Chef Adam Smith)
Beef (NY Strip Steak)
Jan 2021
So You Want to Raise Beef Cattle? (PennState Extension) Beef Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Beef Video 2
Bison
Feb 2016
Bison Video
Blackberries
Jun 2015
Blackberries for the Home Garden (NC State Extension) Blackberrry Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Blackberry Video Blackberry Tea, Syrup & Dressing (Chef Nancy Fichter
Blueberries
Jun 2017
Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden (NC State Extension) Blueberry Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Blueberry Video
Bok Choy
Apr 2018
Growing Chinese Cabbage and Bok Choy in Home Gardens (UMN Extension) Bok Choy Fact Sheet (Perdue Extension) Bok Choy Video Bok Choy Salad (Chef Nancy Fichter)
Bok Choy
Jun 2020
Growing Chinese Vegetables (Clemson Extension) Bok Choy Fact Sheet (Perdue Extension) Bok Choy Video 2 Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic & Ginger
(Chef Daniel Dedmon)
Bread
Mar 2017
Baking Bread at Home (Cornell Extension) Bread Video
Broccoli
May 2017
Growing Broccoli for Beginners (WV Extension) Broccoli Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Broccoli Video 1 Broccoli Raisin Salad & Chicken & Broccoli Divan (Chef Lori Paterno)
Broccoli
Mar 2020
Home Garden Broccoli (UGA Extension) Using, Storing, and Preserving Broccoli (Michigan State Extension) Broccoli Video 2 Shrimp Alfredo on Linquini
with Broccoli (Chef Terry Miller)
Brussel Sprouts
Feb 2018
Growing Brussels Sprouts in a Home Garden (University of Maryland Extension) Brussels Sprouts Basics (Food Hero) Brussel Sprouts Video 1 Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan Cheese (Chef Cathey Noell)
Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Shallots and Balsamic Vinegar (Chef Cathey Noell)
Brussel Sprouts
Jan 2020
Brassica oleracea (NC Extension Gardner Plant Toolbox) Using, Storing and Preserving
Brussel Sprouts (Michigan State Extension)
Brussel Sprouts Video 2 Pickled Brussel Sprouts
Brussel Sprouts
Feb 2022
Growing Brussels Sprouts in a Home Garden (University of Maryland Extension) Using, Storing and Preserving
Brussel Sprouts (Michigan State Extension)
Brussel Sprouts Video 3
Butternut Squash
Oct 2016
Growing Butternut Squash (Clemson Extension) Butternut Squash Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Butternut Squash Video Creamy Gnocchi with Butternut Squash &  Spinach
Cabbage
Nov 2018
Growing Cabbage (Ohio Extension) Steps to Health Cabbage Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Cabbage Video 1 Sauerkraut Great Slaw and Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup (Chef Cathey Noell)
Cabbage
Jul 2020
Growing Cabbage (Ohio Extension) Steps to Health Cabbage Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Cabbage Video 2
Cabbage, Red
Jun 2022
Red Cabbage Video
Carrots
Jun 2019
Growing Carrots In Your Home Garden (NC State Extension) Carrot Basics (Food Hero) Carrots Video Carrot Soufflé, Warm Chickpea and Carrot Top Salad (Chef Tommy Greene)
Celery      May 2021 Add celery as a supporting player in recipes (Illinois Extension) Celery Video Celeried Stuffed Potatoes (Chef Daniel Dedmon)
Cheese
Mar 2019
Making Homemade Cheese (NM State University) Selecting Cheese for Health (PennState Extension) Cheese Curds Video
Chicken
Nov 2017
Raising Backyard Chickens (NC State Extension) Handling, Using and Storing Poultry (Michigan State Extension) Chicken Video 1 Lemon Roasted Garlic Chicken (Chef Daniel Dedmon)
Chicken
May 2020
Keeping Garden Chickens in NC (NC State Extension) Handling, Using and Storing Poultry (Michigan State Extension) Chicken Video 2
Collards
Dec 2014
Collards (Clemson Extension)
Get Your Greens Growing (NC State Extension)
Collards & Kale Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Collards Video 1 Collard Greens (Chef Dante’ Parrott)
Collards
Jan 2016
Growing Collards (Clemson Extension) Collards Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Collards Video 2 Collard Greens
(Chef Tom Greene)
Corn (Sweet)
Jul 2015
Growing Sweet  Corn (UGA Extension) Corn Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Corn Video 1 Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Corn Muffins (Chef Stephen Ciliberti)
Corn (Sweet)  Jul 2019 Growing Sweet Corn (UGA Extension) Corn Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Corn Video 2 Corn Avocado Salad (Chefs Cheryl & Jeff Yateshef)
Cornbread Mar 2022 There’s More Than One Way to Make Cornbread (NC State Extension) Cornbread Video
Crowder Peas
Sep 2017
Crowder Peas (Clemson Extension)
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Southern Peas (Harvest to Table)
Crowder Peas Video Crowder Peas & Ham Soup (Chef Cathey Noell)
Eggplant
Aug 2018
Growing Eggplant (UGA Extension) Using, Storing and Preserving
Eggplant (Michigan State Extension)
Eggplant Video Eggplant Parmesan Bake (Chef Carmen Bridges)
Eggs
Jan 2015
Backyard Chickens (NC State Extension) Eggs Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Eggs Video 1 Egg Custard (Chef Delores Lockhart)
Eggs
Dec 2019
Raising Backyard Chickens (NC State Extension) Food Safety Facts About Eggs (Michigan State Extension)  Eggs Video 2 Crepes & Frittatas (Chef Tommy Forney)
Eggs
Jul 2021
Raising Backyard Chickens (NC State Extension) Eggs Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Eggs Video 3
Eggs (Duck) Duck Eggs Video
Elderberries Elderberries Video
Fish
Apr 2022
Fish Video
Foothills Farmers’ Market
Apr 2019
Foothills Farmers’ Market website Top 10 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Market (K-STATE Extension) Farmers Market Video
Ginger
Nov 2019
Growing Ginger at Home (NC State Extension) Health Benefits of Ginger (WebMD) Ginger Video Pickled Ginger, Ginger Tea (Chef Sherri Greene)
Goat Cheese
Dec 2017
Home Cheesemaking (USDA) Cheese Video
Grapes (Wine)      Feb 2021 Viticulture (NC State Extension) Wine Video
Green Beans
Jul 2016
Growing Green Beans (Clemson Extension) Green Bean Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Green Bean Video 1 Garlic Green Beans (Chef Tommy Greene)
Green Beans
Aug 2020
Growing Green Beans (UGA Extension) Green Bean Fact Sheet (Food Hero) Green Bean Video 2 Freezing Green BeansFreezing Vegetables
Hemp
Dec 2021
Hemp Video
Honey
Jul 2017
Beekeeping & Honey Production (UK Extension) Is Honey the Same as Sugar? Honey Video Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Green Goddess Sauce & Honey Drizzle (Chef Jeanette Sun)
Kale
Mar 2016
Growing Kale (NC State Extension) Kale Fact Sheet 1
Kale Fact Sheet 2
Kale Video Kale Chips, Curly Kale-Potato Dish with Kielbasa, Italian Kale and Sausage Soup (Chef Cathey Noell)
Lamb
Jan 2017
Raising Lamb (PennState Extension) Lamb Fact Sheet (MSU Extension)
Safe Handling of Lamb (Clemson Extension)
Lamb Video 1 Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary  (Chef Tom Greene)
Lamb
Jan 2018
Sheep and Goat Production for Small Farms in North Carolina (NC State Extension) Lamb Fact Sheet (MSU Extension)
Safe Handling of Lamb (Clemson Extension)
Lamb Video 2
Lamb
Jan 2019
Factors Affecting Lamb Quality and Value (PennState Extension) Lamb Fact Sheet (MSU Extension)
Safe Handling of Lamb (Clemson Extension)
Lamb Video 3
Lettuce & Herbs
Apr 2020
Growing Lettuce & Herbs (Cornell Extension) Lettuce and Herbs Fact Sheet (Food Hero) Lettuce and Herbs Video Quinoa Strawberry Salad (Chef Nancy Abasiekong)
Livermush
Feb 2017
The history of livermush in Western North Carolina (AVL Today) Beyond Bacon & BBQ: 11 Foods Associated With North Carolina (NC State University) Livermush Video
Melons
Aug 2016
Growing Melons (Clemson Extension) Melons Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Melons Video Raspberry, Watermelon Soup with Fresh Chocolate Mint Leaves &  White Chocolate Drizzle (Chef Marty Mongiello)
Microgreens
Jun 2018
Growing Microgreens (PennState Extension) Sprouts and Microgreens (Cornell Extension) Microgreens Video Avocado Toast w/ Microgreens, Baby Greens & Microgreens Salad, Microgreen Smoothie, Grammy’s Green Spaghetti (Chef Beth Bruno)
Milk          Apr 2021 Discover NC Dairy (NCSU CALS)

Food Hero Milk Basics

Food Mysteries: Rediscovering Dairy (MSU Extension)

Milk Video Banana Pudding (Chef Sandy Hudson)
Muscadines
Sep 2016
Muscadine Grape (Clemson Extension) Muscadine Video Muscadine Salsa, Muscadine Pie (Chef Cathey Noell)
Mushrooms
Jun 2016
Mushrooms (NC State Extension) Mushroom Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Mushroom Video Chimichurri Marinated Mushrooms (Chef Nancy Fichter)
Mushrooms
May 2022
Growing Mushrooms (NC State Extension)  Mushroom Video 2
Okra
Aug 2015
Growing Okra (Clemson Extension) Okra Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Okra Video 1 Okra & Tomatoes, Fried Okra (Chef Janet Beani)
Okra
Oct 2019
Okra – a Southern Tradition in Every Garden (NC State Extension) Okra Video 2
Onions & Garlic
May 2019
Growing Garlic, Onions & Leeks (Clemson Extension) Eat Garlic for Your Health (Michigan State Extension)
Onion Fact Sheet (NC State Extension)
Onions/Garlic Video Pasta Primavera with Roasted Vegetables (Chef Dr. Patrick Vollmer)
Peaches
Sep 2015
Growing Peaches (Clemson Extension) Peaches Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Peaches Video Peach, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Bruscetta, Peach Salad (Chef Fred Reeves)
Pecans
Dec 2015
Growing Pecans (NC State Extension) Pecans Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Pecan Video Pecan, Bacon & Cheese Shortbread, Candied Pecans (Chef Nancy Fichter)
Pork
Nov 2015
Raising Pigs (PennState Extension) Now You’re Cookin’: Lean Pork! (ND State University) Pork Video 1
Pork (Crown Roast)
Mar 2019
Raising Pasture Pork (NC State Extension) Now You’re Cookin’: Lean Pork! (ND State University) Pork Video 2 Crown Pork Roast with Apple & Pork Stuffing (Chef Tommy Greene)
Pork (Loin)
Dec 2020
Raising Pasture Pork (NC State Extension) Pork Video 3 Bone-in Pork Loin with Dijon Sauce (Chef Tommy Greene)
Pork (sausage) Pork Sausage Video
Pumpkin
Oct 2018
Pumpkins & Winter Squash (Clemson Extension) Winter Squash Fact Sheet (NC State Extension)  Pumpkin Video 1 Pumpkin Hummus (Chef Nancy Abasiekong)
Pumpkin
Sep 2019
Pumpkins & Winter Squash (Clemson Extension) Pumpkins (University of Maine Extension) Pumpkin Video 2
Rutabaga
Jul 2018
Growing Rutabagas (UGA Extension) Using, Storing and Preserving
Rutabagas (Michigan State Extension)
Rutabaga Video
Salad Greens
May 2018
Growing Salad Greens Salad Greens Basics (Food Hero) Lettuce Video Quinoa Strawberry Salad (Chef Nancy Abasiekong
Sorghum Syrup (Molasses) Jan 2022 Making Sweet Sorghum Syrup (NC Farm Bureau) Everything You Need To Know About Molasses (Southern Living) Sorghum Syrup Video
Spinach
Mar 2018
Growing Spinach (Clemson Extension) Spinach Basics (Food Hero) Spinach Video Spinach and Cannellini Bean Sauté (Chefs Carolyn Jackson & Megan Pope)
Swiss Chard
Apr 2017
Growing Swiss Chard (UGA Extension) Swiss Chard (UNL Food) Swiss Chard Video Wilted Chard with Shallots & Vinegar, Braised Swiss Chard with Bacon and
Hot Sauce (Chef Tom Greene)
Summer Squash
Aug 2017
Growing Summer Squash (Clemson Extension) Summer Squash Fact Sheet (NC State Extension)
Zucchini Fact Sheet (NC State Extension)
Summer Squash Video Zucchini & Yellow Squash over Spaghetti and Zucchini and Cucumber Ribbon Salad (Chef: Roger Eaker)
Summer Squash
Oct 2021
Growing Summer Squash (Clemson Extension) Summer Squash Fact Sheet (NC State Extension)
Zucchini Fact Sheet (NC State Extension)
Squash Video
Sweet Potatoes
Nov 2014
Growing Sweet
Potatoes (Clemson Extension)
Sweet Potatoes Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Sweet Potato
Video 1
Sweet Potato
Pie (Chef Jamie Swofford)
Sweet Potatoes
Nov 2016
Growing Sweet
Potatoes (Clemson Extension)
Sweet Potato Video 2 Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole (Chef Greg Ager)
Tomatoes
Mar 2015
Growing Tomatoes (NC State Extension) Tomato Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Tomato Video 1 Marinara Sauce, Tomato Pie (Chef Harmony Hall)
Tomatoes
Aug 2019
Growing Tomatoes (NC State Extension) Tomato Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Tomato Pie (Chef Debra Blanton)
Tomatoes (Canning)       Jul 2020 Tomato Growing Primer (NC State Extension) The Health Benefits of Tomato & Tomato Products (UK Extension) Canning Tomatoes Video

Canning Tomatoes

Tomatoes canned in water

Tomatoes (Green) Green Tomatoes Video
Trout
Apr 2016
Trout Information and Links (NC State Extension) Trout Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Trout Video Smoked Trout Dip with Pickled Ramps (Chef Tim Bradley)
Turkey      Nov 2021 Raising Turkeys as a 4-H or FFA Project (UW-Madison) Turkey Video
Turnips
Dec 2016
Growing Turnips & Rutabagas (Clemson Extension) Turnips Fact Sheet (NC State Extension) Turnips Video 1 Glazed Turnips (Chef Tommy Greene)
Turnips
Feb 2020
Growing Turnips & Rutabagas (Clemson Extension) Turnip Fact Sheet (Food Hero) Turnip Video 2 Turnips, Turnip Greens (Chef Dana Causby)
Vegetable Gardening Sep 2021 Vegetable Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide (NC State Extension) Backyard Food Production (NC State Extension) Gardening Video