Jimmi Buell, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Dry beans – nutritious, delicious and inexpensive!

At this time of year, with little or no local vegetables available, I turn to hardier meals — for example, beans. Beans are packed with ... Read more

by Jimmi Buell, Saturday, January 19, 2019 8:00 am

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Let’s Eat: Tips on how to avoid damage to the waistline this Christmas

As the Christmas holiday season approaches, many begin to worry about fitting into their favorite jeans once January rolls around. Many of us gain between ... Read more

by Jimmi Buell, Saturday, December 8, 2018 8:00 am

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Maintain, don’t gain, this holiday season

Holiday festivities usually center around traditions, and, of course, eating lots of delicious food. The latter, though, can pose a problem for those looking ... Read more

by Jimmi Buell, Thursday, November 8, 2018 8:27 pm

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North Carolina sweet potatoes

Not just for Thanksgiving pie anymore Do you know which vegetable is our official state vegetable? It’s the sweet potato. North Carolina is the number ... Read more

by Jimmi Buell, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 5:44 pm

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Have no sour feelings about sauerkraut

Believe it or not, winter is coming. This is a good time to think about preserving some vegetables that you find in your cold cellar ... Read more

by Jimmi Buell, Saturday, September 1, 2018 8:00 am

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Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly: Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly welcomes a new executive director to the team

Polk Fit, Fresh and Friendly is pleased to announce the addition of the organization’s first executive director, Yanet Cisneros. Yanet holds a Master of Business ... Read more

by Jimmi Buell, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 8:00 am

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Let’s Eat!: Refreshing drinks to quench summertime thirsts

It’s August and it’s still a little hot, weather-wise. It’s nice to have a refreshing drink during the dog days of summer. What to drink? ... Read more

by Jimmi Buell, Monday, August 6, 2018 9:51 am

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A healthy heart is a loving heart

In February we think of Valentine’s Day, but it is also National Heart Month, reminding us to take care of our heart. Heart disease is ... Read more

by Jimmi Buell, Tuesday, January 30, 2018 11:00 pm

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Healthy for the new year

Let’s think healthy for the new year. One way to do that is local. So, what is local? There is no cut and dry definition ... Read more

by Jimmi Buell, Thursday, December 28, 2017 4:53 pm

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Secrets to the best holiday turkey

There are literally hundreds of ways to cook a turkey and each year new recipes and techniques are created based on trendy regional ingredients and ... Read more