Category Archives: Mecklenburg County

How can that even be?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by didaniel

As my partner, Lina, likes to say: How can that even be? How can NO North Carolina person or place be among the final nominees for James Beard awards? That’s just kooky. I guess we did so well in last … Continue reading →

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Culinary/ag education in Charlotte and beyond

Posted on December 16, 2011 by didaniel

Thought I’d share this recent email and my answer, as it contains some good farm-fresh culinary/agricultural education resources in Charlotte and beyond. Dear Diane, My brother is an aspiring chef living in Charlotte. He is very passionate about sustainable farming and farm … Continue reading →

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Veritable cornucopia of fall news and happenings

Posted on August 28, 2011 by didaniel

It’s time again for Quick Bites, a harvest of Farm Fresh news and calendar listings. Here are a few items of interest, followed by calendar of events: *  Yay for one of my favorite restaurants, Knife & Fork, which won … Continue reading →

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Best Farm Fresh headline ever: ‘Ee- i-ee- i- go’

Posted on May 11, 2011 by didaniel

My book has received great press and I’m very appreciative. But the headlines have been, how can I say … lackluster? As a former headline writer, among other things, I know how challenging it can be to fit a “hed” … Continue reading →

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Lucky seven in Charlotte, starting May 5

Posted on May 5, 2011 by didaniel

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 →

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Nice book pairing in the Raleigh, Charlotte papers

Posted on April 27, 2011 by didaniel

Thanks to Andrea Weigl at the News & Observer for the most-excellent article on “Farm Fresh” and also on Sheri Castle and her great book, “The New Southern Garden Cookbook.” It was a fine pairing of books — first the … Continue reading →

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Grateful to dine with Grateful Growers on Oct. 16 (or beyond)

Posted on October 8, 2010 by didaniel

Way back when I first started researching my book, almost three years ago, I stumbled upon some farmers here and there who have turned out to be big leaders in their fields, so to speak. Two of those I met … Continue reading →

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