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NATIONAL COUNTRY COOKING MONTH

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June kicks off National Country Cooking Month and a time when we spend more time with family. Whether we’re taking vacations or visiting relatives, we almost always get to savor some country cooking.

Digging into the stick-to-your-ribs biscuits and gravy for breakfast always starts the day off right. Don’t forget fried chicken with some watermelon and green beans on the side at lunch. Wrap up the day with a good ol’ barbeque and a little bit of apple pie and homemade ice cream.

Cook It in Cast Iron: Kitchen-Tested Recipes for the One Pan That Does It All (Cook's Country)#CountryCookingMonth
Cook It in Cast Iron: Kitchen-Tested Recipes for the One Pan That Does It All (Cook’s Country)
Taste of Home All-American Cookbook: 370 Ways to Savor the Flavors of the USA#CountryCookingMonth
Taste of Home All-American Cookbook: 370 Ways to Savor the Flavors of the USA
Soligt Cookbook Stand for Kitchen Counter Adjustable iPad Tablet Recipe Book Holder Rustic Wood Cutting Board Style - Brown#CountryCookingMonth
Soligt Cookbook Stand for Kitchen Counter Adjustable iPad Tablet Recipe Book Holder Rustic Wood Cutting Board Style – Brown
Umite Chef Kitchen Cooking Utensils Set, 33 pcs Non-stick Silicone Cooking Kitchen Utensils Spatula Set with Holder, Wooden Handle Silicone Kitchen Gadgets Utensil Set (Cream White)#CountryCookingMonth
Umite Chef Kitchen Cooking Utensils Set, 33 pcs Non-stick Silicone Cooking Kitchen Utensils Spatula Set with Holder, Wooden Handle Silicone Kitchen Gadgets Utensil Set (Cream White)

There’s so much more to country cooking. The soul and heart that goes into it, and a whole lot of love. The people who cook the meals we love the most have been making them for our parents and sometimes our grandparents, too. We pass the recipes and the techniques done from generation to generation.

As I was born and raised in Florida Country Cooking inevitably includes Southern Traditions. Banana Pudding, Chicken N’ Dumplings, Sweet Iced Tea, Country Fried Steaks with Gravy, just to name a few. While I am not related to the likes of The Pioneer Woman or Paula Dean some of those traditions will definitely grace our table.

In each serving, we add the seasoning of love and good memories. That’s what country cooking is all about.

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Grab a plate full of country cooking this month. Get in the kitchen and share your favorite recipes by using #CountryCookingMonth on social media.

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SENSARTE Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set 13-Piece, Healthy Pots and Pans Set, Non-toxic Kitchen Cooking Set with Stay-Cool Handles, Silicone Tools and Pot Protectors, PFAS and PFOA Free
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Country Kitchen 16 Piece Pots and Pans Set – Safe Nonstick Ceramic Coating Kitchen Cookware with Soft Touch Wooden Removable Handle, RV Cookware Set, Oven Safe (Grey/Ivory)
Utopia Kitchen Saute Fry Pan - Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Set 3-Piece - Frying Pan - 6 Inch, 8 Inch and 10 Inch Cast Iron Set (Black)#CountryCookingMonth
Utopia Kitchen Saute Fry Pan – Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Set 3-Piece – Frying Pan – 6 Inch, 8 Inch and 10 Inch Cast Iron Set (Black)
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Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid – Dual Handles – Oven Safe up to 500° F or on Stovetop – Use to Marinate, Cook, Bake, Refrigerate and Serve – Blue
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NATIONAL COOK A SWEET POTATO DAY

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Across the United States, National Cook A Sweet Potato Day on February 22nd celebrates a root vegetable packed with flavor and a bit of history, too. The sweet potato is eaten and loved, each day, by millions of people across the nation.

Either Central America or South America is thought to be the center of origin and domestication of sweet potatoes. In Central America, sweet potatoes were domesticated at least 5,000 years ago. Peruvian sweet potato remnants dating as far back as 8,000 BC have been found in South America. 

The sweet potato is an excellent source of vitamin A, which supports good vision, the immune system, and bone growth. Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin B-6, magnesium, and vitamin C.  It’s also great for the complexion.

The Sweet Potato Lover's Cookbook: More than 100 ways to enjoy one of the world's healthiest foods#CookASweetPotatoDay
The Sweet Potato Lover’s Cookbook: More than 100 ways to enjoy one of the world’s healthiest foods
The Sweet Potato Cookbook#CookASweetPotatoDay
The Sweet Potato Cookbook
Sweet Potato Love: 60 Recipes for Every Season#CookASweetPotatoDay
Sweet Potato Love: 60 Recipes for Every Season
Easy Sweet Potato and Yam Cookbook: 50 Delicious Sweet Potato and Yam Recipes#CookASweetPotatoDay
Easy Sweet Potato and Yam Cookbook: 50 Delicious Sweet Potato and Yam Recipes

While many Americans confuse the sweet potato with a yam, the two are different. A yam is a starchy tuber while the sweet potato is truly a sweet root vegetable. The sweet potato also comes in a variety of sizes and colors, including pale to bright orange, white and purple. High in fiber and low in fat and calories, this root vegetable is a healthful alternative to snack foods when prepared without added butter, sugar or salt.

Unlike other potatoes, sweet potatoes like long, hot growing seasons. This might explain why it is the state vegetable of North Carolina.  

When storing your sweet potatoes, keep them in a cool, dry place. However, don’t refrigerate them unless they’re cooked. Refrigeration will give them a bitter taste, ruining their sweet flavor. Cooks find numerous ways to experiment with sweet potatoes, too! 

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HOW TO OBSERVE #CookASweetPotatoDay

No matter how you cook a sweet potato, be sure to invite someone to share it with you. What’s your favorite meal of the day? Then make a sweet potato dish! Breakfast, lunch, supper or dessert call for sweet potatoes in some form. While you’re celebrating, share your favorite dishes with us. We even have a few for you to try:

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole
Louisiana Sweet Potato PancakesSweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan ToppingSweet Potato Cake

Use #CookASweetPotatoDay to post on social media.

Sweet Potatoes (8 lb.)#CookASweetPotatoDay
Sweet Potatoes (8 lb.)
Japanese Purple Sweet Potato (1 LB)Excellent yields and flavor. Stores well.#CookASweetPotatoDay
Japanese Purple Sweet Potato (1 LB)Excellent yields and flavor. Stores well.
Jackson's Honest Sweet Potato Chips Made with Coconut Oil#CookASweetPotatoDay
Jackson’s Honest Sweet Potato Chips Made with Coconut Oil
RW GARCIA Organic Sweet Potato Crackers#CookASweetPotatoDay
RW GARCIA Organic Sweet Potato Crackers