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Winter farmers markets keep the produce coming, even in the cold season

Sixteen-year-old Matthew Sharpsteen brings food tours to town

A Waynesville purveyor of jams, jellies, and pickles updates tradition with unexpected ingredients

A father-daughter team in Ashe County stretches maple syrup making to its southernmost limits

Catching loose livestock might be easier in the age of social media, but the thrill of the chase remains

Heirloom fruit inspires chef Nicholas Figel’s fall culinary creations

Posana’s Chef Peter Pollay dishes up fresh recipes using the season’s quintessential fruit

Chef Mike Ferrari brings culinary classes and getaways to a rustic Candler venue

The winding route to Plumtree through far western Avery County on U.S. 19 East is the very definition of a road trip. It’s the kind of byway most people would take only if this out-of-the-way hamlet were the destination itself. But for fans of beer and scenic beauty, a thriving brewery and a cluster of outdoor options are enticing reasons to tour the North Toe River valley’s flower-filled fields.

Learn what drives 4 ultra-runners to go the distance

Relish fresh renditions of old Appalachian standards

It’s gone to the birds at Duck Dance Farm, a waterfowl conservation venture in Burnsville

Hickory Nut Gap’s new kitchen, butchery, and event space bring its offerings full circle

Distance: 3, 5, or 6 miles, Difficulty: Strenuous

A rooftop cocktail party delivers newly minted libations by Asheville’s top beverage curators

Tap the freshest of beer at the Hop Harvest Tour

Find fresh, quality meats, plus grilling tips, at local butcher shops