Tag: North Carolina
DaisyCakes 2.0: TidBit of the Day
As you may know, one of my favorite cupcakeries in the world is DaisyCakes, which has been at the Durham, NC’s Farmer’s Market in its Airstream for years. Now they opened a physical shop with simple quiches, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, sandwiches, and soups – all locally sourced. Its potato soup is perfectly creamy and its [...]
Real Good Food: Food sharing collaborations for better food and stronger communities
Welcome to our guest contributor, Justine Williams! Justine is a sociocultural anthropologist who studies social and economic justice, particularly as it relates to food and agriculture. We are excited to hear her work bettering our communities with Real Good Food! Learn how to support these efforts. By Justine Williams A couple years ago, Devin McIntire [...]
Wake Up, People: Mushroom Egg Bake
On Friday, I attended the dinner of the 26th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference held by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. During a time when all I seem to see on TV are celebrities getting married or divorced – all on heavily-sponsored reality shows, of course – I was amazed at the 1,200 people there [...]
Pumpkin in the South: Photo of the Day
Pumpkin cornbread with maple butter at The Pit in Raleigh, NC. Happy Halloween!
Tupelo Honey Cafe is Bigger Than My Two Heads: TidBit of the Day
No joke. If I had two heads, this famous sweet potato pancake topped with spiced pecans would still be twice as big. Where to find it? The locally-owned, famous Asheville find: Tupelo Honey Cafe.
Cupcake Therapy: TidBit of the Day
Outside this most adorable little cake shop, Hot Pink Cake Stand, in Wilmington, North Carolina was this sign: Therapy AND a free cupcake? You got it! Of course, we went in. This isn’t just an ordinary cupcake shop – they make the most stunning cakes, from the simple to the sublime. Instead of a therapist’s [...]
Parlez Vous Yummy? Tidbit of the Day
A little bit of France on a food truck in North Carolina: Parlez-Vous Crepes. Founded by Jodey Argote who learned the art of crêpe making in France, this gem is a family enterprise. Sweet crêpes like Nutella are offered, as well as savory ones like turkey with basil pesto and mozzarella and brie, apple butter, [...]
Hug Me, Eat Me: Photo of the Day
Cutest little cupcake by local cake decorate, Kimmis’ Confection Expressions.
Sunshine Lemon Cheer: Photo of the Day
Cheerwine is something I learned of when I moved to North Carolina. Cheerwine Cherry Lemon Sun Drop is even more specific to Charlotte. Doesn’t even sound like a real drink, does it?
Four Square: TidBit of the Day
During Triangle Restaurant Week, I finally made it an oft-heard place, Four Square Restaurant in Durham, NC. Housed in the historic Bartlett Mangum House, built in 1908, it was like eating in someone’s home. The food was…simply…AMAZING. Classic with a twist, fresh, fulfilling without stuffing. Perfect. For $30, started off with “Roasted Tomato Butternut Squash [...]
