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Social media series introducing a farmer a week wraps up one-year run. More stories to come.
The department has reached the one-year mark on a social media series introducing followers to North Carolina farmers. It’s been a popular feature so we plan to continue it through July and will then launch a follow-up series introducing people
Farm Fun in the Sun at Carrigan Farms
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Doug and Kelley Carrigan with Carrigan Farms are two of those farmers. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on
High-Quality Caviar grown and raised at Marshallberg Farms
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers. Brian Reburn of Marshallberg Farms is one of those farmers. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on our Facebook,
Quarantine Kitchen: A crowd-pleasing tomato casserole
This year has been full of unprecedented times and situations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families and individuals will be cooking at home this holiday season. That’s why we are bringing the dishes to you all month long in
Triangle chef draws from his roots for classic Quiche Lorraine recipe
It seems fitting that Chef Serge Falcoz-Vigne serves up a classic French Quiche Lorraine recipe as a favorite. While quiches can trace their early origins back to Germany, the French are credited with expanding and defining the dish, establishing it
A family sweet potato recipe from a James Beard-nominated Asheville chef
When a James Beard nominee for Best Chefs in America from 2018 and 2019 endorses a sweet potato holiday recipe like the one below, you can’t help but want to try it. Chef Katie Button of Curate in Asheville prepares
Quarantine Kitchen: BBQ boss shares grandmother’s dressing with sausage recipe
Jeff Miller is the owner and pit boss at Luella’s Bar-B-que, which has two locations in Asheville. Luella’s was established in 2007, but the flagship store in north Asheville didn’t open until 2009. Miller takes a lot of inspiration from
Charlotte restaurant brings local seasonality to the table
Charlotte restaurant Fine & Fettle prides itself on the use of locally-sourced and sustainable foods on its innovative menu. Located in the Canopy by Hilton in Charlotte, Chef Daniel Wheeler creates memorable dishes that give guests and diners an elevated
Hand-made for the Holidays: Sweet treats from Chocolatay Confections
The holidays are a time where individuals enjoy many large meals and delicious desserts with friends and family, but for those suffering with food allergies, these meals can often prove difficult and lead to tasty treats being missed out on.
Local Holiday Pick-Me-Up Found at Pisgah Coffee Roasters
We all need a pick-me-up sometimes, especially after this year! What better way to treat your loved ones this holiday season than with locally brewed and named coffee? Located in the Pisgah Forest near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pisgah Coffee