Dave Crocker, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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The rundown on lean fish

As we wrap up our series on “food from the sea,” our topic today is lean fish. Of the 20,000 species of ocean fish, most ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 11:40 am

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Crustaceans and their health benefits 

Let’s continue our series on food from the sea, with the second classification of shellfish, the crustacean.  Crustaceans commonly include crab, lobster, prawns and shrimp, ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:52 am

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Fun facts about mollusks

Last week, we learned of the wonders of kelp. This week’s “food from the sea” is shellfish, and as with many culinary items, shellfish can ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 12:31 pm

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Adding kelp to your diet has many benefits

Today, I’d like to talk about food products that are derived from life in the sea.  Of the 2.2 million different species believed to exist ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 12:03 pm

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From pilgrims’ apples to space potatoes

Mark Twain penned, “Truth is stranger than fiction, but it’s because fiction is obligated to stick to possibilities; truth isn’t.”  With that in mind, let’s ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12:08 pm

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Pears pack a powerful, nutritious punch

Last week, we learned some of the wonders of cantaloupe. This week, let’s turn our attention to another summer favorite, the pear.  Nothing much beats ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:31 am

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Add cantaloupe to your diet

Well, summer is in full swing, with so many delectable fruits and vegetables available. This week, I’d like to share information on one of my ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 11:44 am

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The glue that holds the body together

This week, I’d like to elaborate on a subject briefly touched on in last week’s column. Sometimes referred to as a “beauty builder,” collagen is ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 11:24 am

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More benefits of bone broth

Last week we learned a few of the valuable culinary uses for bone broth, but did you know bone broth holds amazing healthful properties? That’s ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 11:16 am

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Benefits of Bone Broth

Today’s subject might seem to some, an unusual superfood, but let us explore the virtues of bone broth. First let’s get clear, the differences in ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 1:04 pm

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