Category Archives: Farm Fresh book events

And what a year it’s been!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by didaniel

Wow! Today marks one year since my “Farm Fresh North Carolina” guidebook was published by UNC Press. Since then, I’ve appeared at more than a dozen farmers markets and addressed many groups, and the book has received amazing coverage in … Continue reading →

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Home Grown Hand Made videos are online

Posted on December 4, 2011 by didaniel

Wow, a big shout-out to Axel Foley of the The Peoples Channel and Durham Community Media for making videos of all the vendors at the group’s fall fund-raiser, Home Grown Hand Made, at Fullsteam Brewery in Durham. The one for Farm Fresh North … Continue reading →

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It’s a Farm Fresh weekend! (holiday gifts, anyone?)

Posted on December 2, 2011 by didaniel

I don’t usually post my own events here (which are always listed under Author Appearances, above), but it’s such a big FFNC weekend that I thought I would. On Saturday, Dec. 3, I’ll start the day bright and early at … Continue reading →

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Fall harvest brings more fall events

Posted on September 23, 2011 by didaniel

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 →

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Farm Fresh NC and Fickle Creek share video spotlight

Posted on July 8, 2011 by didaniel

What a great gift for Fickle Creek Farm, my book “Farm Fresh North Carolina,” and the Piedmont Farm Tour. The state’s former (as of June) tourism marketing agency, Charlotte-based LKM, commissioned a video about agritourism in general and the book … Continue reading →

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Wilmington wakes up to good food

Posted on June 22, 2011 by didaniel

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 →

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‘Farm Fresh’ tour visits Hendersonville and Flat Rock

Posted on May 18, 2011 by didaniel

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 →

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Special ‘Farm Fresh’ dinner May 18 at Zely & Ritz, Raleigh

Posted on May 15, 2011 by didaniel

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 →

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Saturday’s stops: Southern Season, Barnes & Noble Burlington

Posted on March 25, 2011 by didaniel

Saturday is a big day for Farm Fresh! I’m excited to start the festivities at the renowned gourmet/cooking store A Southern Season in Chapel Hill. I’ll be there from 11:30 to 1:30. While I’ll be doing a basic “sit-and-sign,” the … Continue reading →

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We’re No. 7, and right proud of it

Posted on March 24, 2011 by didaniel

Holy (locally sourced) cannoli! Just learned from my editor at UNC Press that “Farm Fresh North Carolina” skyrocketed to No. 7 on this week’s Southern Indie Bestseller List in the category of trade paperback nonfiction. Yes, it’s a niche list, … Continue reading →

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Farm-food-photo events this week in Raleigh, Pittsboro

Posted on March 15, 2011 by didaniel

Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. Quail Ridge Books, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. “Farm Fresh North Carolina” author Diane Daniel will host the conversation “From Farm to Fork” with chef and James Beard semifinalist Scott Crawford of Herons at The Umstead … Continue reading →

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Nice ‘Farm Fresh’ article in Asheville paper today

Posted on March 11, 2011 by didaniel

Very nice article in the Asheville Citizen-Times today about “Farm Fresh” events and the book in general. Mars Hill College student and C-T intern Rachel Connor wrote it, and I was impressed by her level of questions and what ended … Continue reading →

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‘Farm Fresh’ bounty in Asheville this weekend!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by didaniel

Come support farms, farmers, and food at “Farm Fresh North Carolina” events in Asheville this weekend, March 11 and 12. (Free food at first and third! Woo-hoo!) If you can’t make these events, I’ll be back in Asheville in June. And … Continue reading →

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Farm Fresh public party and other Triangle farm-food events

Posted on February 25, 2011 by didaniel

All “Farm Fresh North Carolina” events below are free and open to the public. Bring your farm-loving friends! Monday, March 7, at 6 p.m. at Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. “Farm Fresh North Carolina” book launch party featuring farmers … Continue reading →

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