Three recipes, one sustainable ingredient: Asparagus

by JAY PIERCE LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series #30. Follow us as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. I never knew, or even thought of, asparagus as a … Continue reading

Saving Spring Strawberries

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series #28. Follow us as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. Strawberries, dandelion greens, asparagus, and rhubarb are all indicative of spring, but strawberries … Continue reading

A lucky garden: Get started now to have your own garden and market this summer

We asked our favorite farmers for the best tips on prepping the spring garden in February. From the state’s Extension Agent Karen Neill to our own resident farmer Mark Schicker, all were happy to share their best tips with you. … Continue reading

Stew on this: Until you can wing it on your own, try this Black Bean Soup Recipe

by JAY PIERCE Dennis Quaintance (L32 founder and all-around guru) likes to say that everybody’s got a different recipe for stew, but they all have one thing in common: time. And I said, “I love thyme, dude! That’s very French.” And … Continue reading

Shaking down persimmon recipes: pie, glaze, and Southern Comfort hard sauce

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series #25. Follow us as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. by JAY PIERCE & MOLLY McGINN There’s a story about persimmons in the … Continue reading

Family Gatherings: Dan Valley Community Center Brunswick Stew

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 23. Follow us as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. by JAY PIERCE Most cultures have a tradition of a humble, community-driven … Continue reading

Relish the last of summer vegetables: Granny’s good manners, chowchow, and pickling recipes

by JAY PIERCE LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 22. Follow us all summer long as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. In days gone by, when unexpected … Continue reading

Happy as a Hog: The harmony farming and libertarian philosophy of Mike Jones, MAE Farm Meats

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 18. Follow us all summer long as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. by MOLLY McGINN CARY, NC — Most Fridays around … Continue reading

5th generation, 4-season farmer, organic by a fluke: Faucette Farms

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 15. Follow us all summer long as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce. by MOLLY McGINN You can’t round out a good … Continue reading

Rock Star Farmer at Guilford College

LOCAVORE’S DELIGHT: The Series # 14. Follow us all summer long as we explore the bounty of our region’s farms through the eyes and palate of our own Chef Jay Pierce by JAY PIERCE Earlier this spring I met someone … Continue reading