Category Archives: Madison County

Some favorite U-pick farms for U

Posted on July 21, 2013 by didaniel

The U-pick season is shorter in the mountains and middle of the state. Here are a few of my favorite spots there, with their entries from my book. Check ’em out! (But of course call or check online before you … Continue reading →

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Green-light specials at holiday markets

Posted on November 17, 2011 by didaniel

Thanksgiving shoppers can be grateful for the number of farmers’ markets holding special market events specifically for the holidays. Not only that, the Triangle and Western NC local-food communities have put together websites giving overviews of holiday markets.  The mountain version, organized … Continue reading →

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Cool stops in Hot Springs, Asheville

Posted on July 20, 2011 by didaniel

My Farm Fresh farmers’ market tour is traveling geographically with the harvest, starting in the Coast and Piedmont in the spring, moving to the Triad. Finally I’ve reached the mountains, just in time to cool off from the heat of … Continue reading →

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Library Journal bestows kind words on ‘Farm Fresh’

Posted on February 5, 2011 by didaniel

I’m excited about my first official “Farm Fresh” book review. Not only is it accurate, it’s complimentary! Thank you, Library Journal! This appeared this week, written by Janet Ross.   “Rev up your transportation and head for the North Carolina countryside—this … Continue reading →

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Sunswept Farm hosts Rosenstein dinner

Posted on September 14, 2010 by didaniel

Slow Food Asheville just posted some great events, the highlight being the Terra Madre fundraiser at Sunswept Farm in Spring Creek, Madison County, on Sept. 18. Terra Madre is Slow Food International’s big confab in Italy, attended by local Slow … Continue reading →

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How much would you pay for a farm-to-fork dinner?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by didaniel

Tomorrow I’m writing about a farm dinner outside of Asheville to be held Saturday night. Cost: $45. A few days ago I stumbled upon info about two other farm dinners in North Carolina this weekend. One is in the Triangle … Continue reading →

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Stay, play, and learn on a farm near you

Posted on September 9, 2010 by didaniel

Want to spend a night, a weekend, or longer on a farm? My book will give you more than two dozen options in NC. In the meantime, you can read about five of them in the September issue of Southern … Continue reading →

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