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Watch The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle on PBS
A PBS NC Original Production
In each episode, Sheri Castle features one local ingredient, tracing its journey from source to kitchen. The renowned food writer and cooking teacher will introduce us to local farmers, growers, fisherman and chefs and share approachable home cooking recipes and tips. Join Sheri & friends to learn the stories behind some of North Carolina's most beloved ingredients.
Season 2 of The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle premieres Thursday, 5/4 at 8 PM on PBS NC and on the free PBS App.
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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 Castle shares a hint about the best way to keep strawberries fresh in storage.
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![Sheri Says: Store Fresh Fish Safely](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/nRay178-asset-mezzanine-16x9-1xzEVFO.jpg)
![Sheri Says: How to Store and Use Country Ham](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/vN63Tqc-asset-mezzanine-16x9-c6AK503.jpg)
![Sheri Says: How to Wash and Freeze Fresh Blueberries](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/6JQFp5j-asset-mezzanine-16x9-6T0Jiqj.jpg)
![Sheri Says: Selecting the Right Rice](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/akmgwao-asset-mezzanine-16x9-h77J4QN.jpg)
![Sheri Says: Roasting and Storing Fresh Figs](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/5YQjqrc-asset-mezzanine-16x9-K4Obc6s.jpg)
![Sheri Says: How to Tell if Eggs Are Fresh](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/WrrBEea-asset-mezzanine-16x9-oikOeQV.jpg)
![Sheri Says: Roasting Pumpkin Seeds](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/Q2ZS71z-asset-mezzanine-16x9-MfsI1DX.jpg)
![Sheri Says: Picking the Best Cabbage](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/Te7mBjv-asset-mezzanine-16x9-1Ldt2N1.jpg)
![Sheri Says: Using & Storing Buttermilk](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/FjCRcbi-asset-mezzanine-16x9-bLMO56a.jpg)
![Sheri Says: Infused Apple Peel Vodka](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/x4s5ANo-asset-mezzanine-16x9-QkXSlFl.jpg)
![Sheri Says: Taking Seeds out of Muscadines](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/JGMbzKs-asset-mezzanine-16x9-wdd00Ns.jpg)
![Sheri Says: Cutting a Bell Pepper](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/ZrOKHZP-asset-mezzanine-16x9-33NfXY0.jpg)
![Sheri Says: Safely Storing Fresh Oysters](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/Ma7e38Z-asset-mezzanine-16x9-79Yh66x.jpg)
![Sheri Says: Cast Iron Skillet](https://image.pbs.org/video-assets/CCUyHEN-asset-mezzanine-16x9-o3tE52c.jpg)