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Category Archives: Dining
Laurey Masterton: a pioneer who kept pushing
When it was time to choose a spot to have my western NC book-release party in 2011, I immediately said: Laurey’s in Asheville. The cafe, run by chef and owner Laurey Masterton, embodied everything I love about the local foods … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Buncombe County, Cooking, Dining
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Food fest recap: all yummy all the time
I was treated to some glorious dining and noshing events at TerraVITA in Chapel Hill last weekend. and now it‘s back to watching the waistline. I’ve witnessed this fine food and beverage festival, founded and run by the gracious and … Continue reading
‘Food Lovers’ Guide’ to the Triangle is out
My pal and busy “Durham Foodie” blogger Johanna Kramer just birthed her first book, and it’s a great one for food-minded locals and visitors to the Triangle. (And, really, who isn’t food minded?) “Food Lovers’ Guide to Raleigh, Durham & … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Dining, Durham County, Family travel, Orange County, Recipes, Wake County
Tagged Durham Foodie, NC cookbook, Poole's Diner
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TerraVITA triples the fun (get your tix now)
Wow, in only its third year, TerraVITA has become a leading Southern food and wine event, with a focus on farm-sourcing, artisanal producers. This year’s event has expanded over several days, with activities running Nov. 1 to Nov. 3 in … Continue reading
Posted in Beer, Dining, Farmers' markets, Films, Food, Orange County, Wine
Tagged Food and wine festival, Food festival
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It’s settled! Il Palio vs. Weathervane on July 23
I was already feeling lucky to be asked to judge one of the Fire in the Triangle chef competition sponsored by Got to Be NC. Then I learned I’d be judging the semifinals, on July 23, meaning I’ll get to … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Dining, Orange County, Wake County
Tagged Fire in the Triangle, Got to Be NC
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Say cheese! And then learn how to make it
I used to hear about a cheese-making class once or twice a year. Now they’re popping up like mold spores on your favorite Stilton. Here are a couple in NC in November. Sleepy Goat Farm in Pelham (Caswell County) has just … Continue reading
Posted in Caswell County, Chatham County, Cooking, Dining, Goats
Tagged Abundance Foundation, Sleepy Goat Farm
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Farm Fresh NC on UNC-TV’s ‘Bookwatch’
D.G. Martin interviewed me in the summer for his author-focused show, “Bookwatch,” on UNC-TV. We had a wide-ranging talk about agritourism, farm-to-table restaurants, farmers markets, etc. It was a fun show, and I’m grateful for the opportunity! It first aired Sept. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Charlotte area, Coastal Region-Sandhills, Dining, Farmers' markets, Food, Mountains, Triad, Triangle, Wine
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Fall harvest brings more fall events
Wow, the list of fall events keeps growing. Check these out! SEPTEMBER: Sept. 23 and 25: Diane Daniel discusses sustainable farming, agritourism and more on “Bookwatch” with D.G. Martin on UNC-TV. Airs Friday and repeats Sunday. Sept. 24: Terra Vita returns! … Continue reading
Food and race; High Country tour; learn to write, paint and cook in a day; food classes; and more!
Mark your calendars for these farm-food events in the Tiangle and the mountains: Thursday, Aug. 4: “Eating the Other: Food, Race and You,” discussion of race as it relates to agribusiness, farmers’ markets and the slow food culture. At Southwest Regional … Continue reading
Can you afford fresh food? Heck, yeah
I don’t always have an answer for people who say that eating organic, seasonal meals is too expensive. From now on, I’m telling them to check out Linda Watson‘s “Wildly Affordable Organic.” The book’s subtitle is key: “Eat Fabulous Food, Get … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Dining, Environmental, Recipes, Wake County
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Bee there, freshest fish, food tours and more
It’s time again for Quick Bites, a harvest of Farm Fresh news. How sweet it is: TONIGHT, July 27, at 6 pm (movie at 9:15), Market Restaurant in Raleigh will host a music and movie night in its parking lot, featuring … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Books, Dining, Durham County, Environmental, Food, Food policy, Forsyth County, Guilford County, Orange County, Wake County
Tagged 10% Campaign, American Wasteland, CEFS, CSF, food tours, Jonathan Bloom, Local Catch, Market Restaurant, Ode magazine, Taste Carolina, Vanishing of the Bees, Walking Fish
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Wilmington wakes up to good food
The last time I was in Wilmington, dining options were mostly pretty standard fare. What a difference a few years make. The only restaurant I have from there in my book is Catch, but here are the ones I’d add … Continue reading
Find dining in Asheville
Wrote this little ditty below for a Boston Globe summer-fun roundup, so makes sense to share with my NC readers. With farm-to-table dining practically de rigueur, farmers are starting to share the menu with foragers. In what is billed as a … Continue reading
Posted in Buncombe County, Dining, Food, Wine
Tagged food foraging, foraging, forest to table, kudzu, No Taste Like Home, wild dining, wildcrafting
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Asheville’s Tupelo Honey Cafe puts out cookbook
Tupelo Honey Café is one of those landmark dining spots that actually deserves its popularity. Tourists and locals alike go to the Asheville restaurant for Southern comfort food with a modern twist. It’s a high-volume place (and a second location … Continue reading
Posted in Beer, Books, Buncombe County, Cooking, Dining, Food, Recipes, Wine
Tagged A Southern Season, breweries, brewpubs, Brian Sonoskus, Elizabeth Sims, Green Tomato Salsa, Grits, Regulator Bookshop, Southern food
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‘Farm Fresh’ tour visits Hendersonville and Flat Rock
Loads of fun planned in western NC, specifically Henderson County, starting Thursday, May 19, at the cute Flat Rock Tailgate Market and ending Saturday, May 21 at the Blue Ridge Bookfest, with several stops in between. Hope you can make one … Continue reading
Special ‘Farm Fresh’ dinner May 18 at Zely & Ritz, Raleigh
I can’t wait for this one. On Wednesday, May 18, I’m teaming up with two Raleigh entries in my book — Zely & Ritz and The Little Herb House (their write-ups are at the end of this post) for a … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Farm Fresh book events, Wake County
Tagged Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, The Little Herb House
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Lucky seven in Charlotte, starting May 5
Here’s my seven-stop lineup in Charlotte, starting today! If you’re in or near the Queen City, please stop by and say hello. All the restaurants and markets below are also entries in my book. Thursday, May 5, 5 p.m. Rooster’s … Continue reading
In Durham, a special sit-down dinner with Pie Pushers
One of the upsides* to all the rain and subsequent slow traffic on the Piedmont Farm Tour yesterday was the opportunity to see the Pie Pushers’ full profile, instead of how I usually see Mike Hacker and Becky Cascio — as faces … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Durham County, Food, Orange County
Tagged Fickle Creek Farm, Four Leaf Farm, Pie Pushers, Piedmont Farm Tour, Watt's Grocery
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Andrea Reusing, season by season
Andrea Reusing’s first cookbook, “Cooking in the Moment,” will make Triangle residents proud. Over the years, Andrea, chef/co-founder at the Asian-inspired Lantern in Chapel Hill, has made quite a national name for herself through her creative cooking and reliance on … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Dining, Durham County, Food, Orange County, Recipes
Tagged A year of Seasonal Recipes, Ayrshire Farm, Betsy and Alex Hitt, Braeburn Farm, Brinkley Farms, Cane Creek Farm, Carrboro Farmers' Market, Chapel Hill, Chapel HIll Creamery, Chicken Bridge Bakery, Clarkson Potter, cookbook, Cooking in the Moment, Coon Rock Farm, Durham Farmers Market, farmers' markets, Fickle Creek Farm, Flyleaf Books, Hen and Dumplings, Johnny's, Lantern, Lantern cookbook, Lil Farm, Mac McCaughan, Merge Records, Peregrine Farm, Superchunk
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