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The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle

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In each episode, renowned food writer and cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to farmers, chefs and other food experts, sharing stories, recipes and tips along the way. Join Sheri & friends to learn the stories behind some of North Carolina's most beloved ingredients.

Watch The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle, Thursdays, 8 PM on PBS NC, online and on the PBS app. Find additional airtimes across PBS NC & the North Carolina Channel on our TV Schedules page.

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Meet Our Guest Chefs

Each week, Sheri invites a local chef to explore their connection to local ingredients and to share their own special recipe with us. Learn more about our featured guests below.

Sheri Says! Tips for Your Home Kitchen

Sheri Says: How to Cut Up a Watermelon

Host Sheri Castle demonstrates the easiest, most approachable way to cut up a watermelon.

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Sheri Says: How to Cut Up a Watermelon
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: How to Cut Up a Watermelon
Sheri Says: How to Restore Crystallized Honey
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: How to Restore Crystallized Honey
Sheri Says: How to Tell if Eggs Are Fresh
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: How to Tell if Eggs Are Fresh
Sheri Says: How to Peel a Peach
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: How to Peel a Peach
Sheri Says: Make Strawberries Last
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Make Strawberries Last
Sheri Says: How to Roast Peppers
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: How to Roast Peppers
Sheri Says: Creating Sweet Potato Puree
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Creating Sweet Potato Puree
Sheri Says: How to Blind Bake the Perfect Pie Crust
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: How to Blind Bake the Perfect Pie Crust
Sheri Says: Culinary Uses for Crab Meat
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Culinary Uses for Crab Meat
Sheri Says: Cleaning and Storing Mushrooms
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Cleaning and Storing Mushrooms
Sheri Says: Store Fresh Fish Safely
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Store Fresh Fish Safely
Sheri Says: How to Store and Use Country Ham
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: How to Store and Use Country Ham
Sheri Says: How to Wash and Freeze Fresh Blueberries
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: How to Wash and Freeze Fresh Blueberries
Sheri Says: Selecting the Right Rice
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Selecting the Right Rice
Sheri Says: Roasting and Storing Fresh Figs
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Roasting and Storing Fresh Figs
Sheri Says: Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
Sheri Says: Picking the Best Cabbage
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Picking the Best Cabbage
Sheri Says: Using & Storing Buttermilk
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Using & Storing Buttermilk
Sheri Says: Infused Apple Peel Vodka
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Infused Apple Peel Vodka
Sheri Says: Taking Seeds out of Muscadines
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Taking Seeds out of Muscadines
Sheri Says: Cutting a Bell Pepper
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Cutting a Bell Pepper
Sheri Says: Safely Storing Fresh Oysters
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Safely Storing Fresh Oysters
Sheri Says: Cast Iron Skillet
The Key Ingredient
Sheri Says: Cast Iron Skillet

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