Category Archives: Cooking

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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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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Say cheese! And then learn how to make it

Posted on October 28, 2011 by didaniel

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 →

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Food and race; High Country tour; learn to write, paint and cook in a day; food classes; and more!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by didaniel

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 →

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Sweet Potato Pie Ice Cream: a Carolina classic

Posted on July 21, 2011 by didaniel

In honor of National Ice Cream Month, I present to you a recipe from my book for the most Carolina-centric flavor possible — our  state vegetable, the one we produce the most of nationwide. That’s right, the sweet potato.  This is one … Continue reading →

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Asheville’s Tupelo Honey Cafe puts out cookbook

Posted on May 25, 2011 by didaniel

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 →

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Andrea Reusing wins James Beard, makes NC proud

Posted on May 9, 2011 by didaniel

A big congrats to Andrea Reusing, chef of Lantern in Chapel Hill and author of “Cooking in the Moment” for winning a James Beard award for Best Chef of the Southeast!! Andrea is only the third North Carolinian to win … 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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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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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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