Category Archives: Triad

If it’s April, it must be time for beer

Posted on April 11, 2013 by didaniel

Craft beer followers already pour into North Carolina because of its reputation as the South’s premiere beer destination, with more breweries than any state south of Pennsylvania (73 and counting). More and more of those breweries are now locally sourcing … Continue reading →

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Llamas, alpacas, and tigers, oh my!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by didaniel

With school out, it’s time to take the family to FARMS! Children of all ages (as they say) love llamas and alpacas. (I was just kidding about the tigers in the headline.) Below are three of my favorite fiber stops … Continue reading →

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I’m goating* you on

Posted on February 9, 2012 by didaniel

I don’t think I’ve met a soul who isn’t smitten with goats (myself included). If you live in the Triangle or Triad, here are some great goat-loving opportunities that will let you get up close and personal with the ridiculously … Continue reading →

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The best collard greens you’ll ever eat

Posted on January 1, 2012 by didaniel

Happy New Year from Farm Fresh North Carolina! Looking back, kudos to everyone who supported farmers and dedicated themselves to fresh food in 2011. And to those who bought my book, a special thanks! What a fantastic year I had promoting it … Continue reading →

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We already knew they were good; now it’s official

Posted on November 15, 2011 by didaniel

Congrats to the four North Carolina companies named finalists in the second annual Good Food Awards. Escazu Artisan Chocolates in Raleigh (where I cannot believe I haven’t been yet!), Counter Culture Coffee in Durham, Miss Jenny’s Pickles in Kernersville, and Farmers’ Daughter … Continue reading →

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Farm Fresh NC on UNC-TV’s ‘Bookwatch’

Posted on October 6, 2011 by didaniel

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 | Leave a comment

Bee there, freshest fish, food tours and more

Posted on July 27, 2011 by didaniel

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 →

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Walk, talk, eat with Taste Carolina

Posted on February 20, 2011 by didaniel

Saturday was a lovely day for a gourmet food tour! I hopped aboard Taste Carolina’s downtown Durham tour, led on this day by local resident Dean Michaels. (Tours also are held in Raleigh and Chapel Hill-Carrboro, and starting in March, … Continue reading →

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‘Old Southern Apples’: a Carolina keeper

Posted on February 7, 2011 by didaniel

Lee Calhoun – who you can hear speak on Feb. 10 — has done it again. The Chatham County resident and heirloom apple expert has updated his classic “Old Southern Apples,” which includes lists of heirloom apples available and those … Continue reading →

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USDA second-in-command to speak Feb. 9

Posted on February 7, 2011 by didaniel

This from our friends at the The Center for Environmental Farming Systems: Kathleen A. Merrigan, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will speak in Greensboro and Raleigh on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Her talk is free and open … Continue reading →

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Rockingham Radio on NC wineries

Posted on February 5, 2011 by didaniel

Listen to Diane chat with “Let’s Talk” radio host Mike Moore on Rockingham County Radio about NC wineries and grape growing.  This 10-minute segment aired on Feb. 3.  Diane reports on farm-fresh happenings across the state monthly as part of Mike’s “North Carolina … Continue reading →

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100 wineries, Raffaldini’s birthday, Surry success

Posted on January 29, 2011 by didaniel

While many NC wineries take a break in January, it’s been a busy month for local-wine news. The biggest announcement came from the state: North Carolina is now home to 100 wineries (and even more vineyards)! The 100th is Cauble … Continue reading →

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Old Salem gardens follow Moravians’ lead

Posted on January 23, 2011 by didaniel

I felt guilty the entire time we toured Old Salem in Winston-Salem last week because I had planned to list their gardens in my book and ran out of space. The juggling of entries — what to put in, what … Continue reading →

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Let’s make Best Dish NC the best ever

Posted on January 17, 2011 by didaniel

A little competition is healthy! So, if you have a favorite restaurant that uses local ingredients, please encourage the owner/chef to enter The Best Dish in North Carolina contest, which this year has expanded by adding regional categories. The contest, run … Continue reading →

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Seed swap and potluck on Jan. 23 in Yadkin County

Posted on January 6, 2011 by didaniel

Slow Food Piedmont is holding a seed swap and potluck at the gorgeous Sanders Ridge Restaurant and Winery in Boonville on Jan. 23 from 4 to 6. Check Slow Food Piedmont’s website for more details. Sanders Ridge will also give a tasting of … Continue reading →

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Rockingham rocks with fresh-food deliveries

Posted on January 5, 2011 by didaniel

Great news for Rockingham County farmers and residents, and even Greensboro folks nows too! The Rockingham County Cooperative Extension and Rockingham County Business & Technology Center have added several new drop-off locations for their recently formed PiedmontLocalFood.com project. The food-delivery system helps farmers … Continue reading →

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Meaty events in Winston-Salem and Chapel Hill

Posted on December 3, 2010 by didaniel

A couple meaty events are coming up Sunday and Monday from chef and writer Deborah Krasner, author of “Good Meat: The Complete Guide to Sourcing and Cooking Sustainable Meat” ($40, Stewart, Tabori & Chang). On Sunday, Dec. 5, Vermont resident … Continue reading →

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‘Farm Fresh’ talk on Rockingham radio

Posted on December 3, 2010 by didaniel

Listen to Diane chat with “Let’s Talk” radio host Mike Moore on Rockingham County Radio about choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms (and a few other things). This 10-minute segment aired on Dec. 2.  Diane will regularly report on farm-fresh happenings across the … Continue reading →

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Apples of yore, scenery galore

Posted on November 11, 2010 by didaniel

David Vernon is holding his annual November open house every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at his gorgeous Century Farm Orchards, 1614 Rice Road, in Reidsville. Details and directions here. His is as picturesque a place as you’ll … Continue reading →

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On-farm fiber fun and more on Oct. 3

Posted on September 30, 2010 by didaniel

Two wonderful Triad farms are holding joint open-farm days on Sunday. Neither are regularly open to the public (though Goat Lady does have dinner dates), so this is a great chance to see them. Both events are free! So, Sunday, Oct. 3, … Continue reading →

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