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Sweet Potato Recipes at the NC State Fair
On the second day of the NC State Fair ( October 14, 2022) the focus on the GotToBeNC cooking stage was on NC Sweet Potato
Heidi Billotto’s Best Pumpkin Recipes
Its the time of the year when fresh pumpkin, like all other varieties of winter squash, are abundant in this area. Blend a batch of
Ham Biscuits and Cheesy Carolina Gold Rice Middlins
Homemade Ham Biscuits and Cheesy Rice Middlins also know as Rice Grits. Practically perfect fare for any breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. And, an excellent
Eating Local with Heidi’s Gluten Free Favorites
Excited to be celebrating National Gluten Free Day with seven sensational locally sourced North Carolina products. If you follow a gluten free diet or not,
Springtime Tea With Seagrove Potters
Time for a safe and delicious road trip to Seagrove NC, to take in the gorgeous scenery along the way and stop for Tea with
Easy Springtime Smoothies: How To Drink Your Local Greens
Drinking green this week, not only in anticipation of St. Patty’s Day on Friday but because this is the season for all sorts of locally
Six Sensational Ways to Drink and Eat Locally for Spring
If you have followed this blog or my social media for very long, you will know that I love what I do. My jam is
Nc Specialty Foods Association Awards
The NC Specialty Foods Association is a great resource for locating local product across the state of North Carolina. And, As you know I am
Local Figs In Season
It’s time for local figs. Actually almost past time, so get ready, time’s a wastin’. Things are about to get figgy! I love the summer.
How To Eat in Season
How to eat in season? It’s easier than you think. Happy to share six sensational ways to eat and drink locally and in season –
Cooking with South Carolina Boiled Peanuts
They are a well-known summer staple in the South. You see them at roadside farm stands and at farmers markets. And, folks who love a
Piedmont Culinary Guild Picnic In the Garden Not To Be Missed
Starting this event-based post with a big ole recommendation of #TellThemHeidiSentYou and get your tickets now! If you are planning to be in or near
Hocus Pocus, It’s October
Today I’m sharing Five Fabulous Things to celebrate October (& one of them is a pair of cocktail recipes!) With so many ways to safely
Keep It Local As You Shop Cyber Monday
Keep it Local, it’s my mantra. Shop local, eat local, drink local, celebrate local. This past weekend, today and, I’m sure tomorrow too have felt
Thanksgiving Recipes You Will Love
The week of Thanksgiving and we’re cooking! Publishing this little round up of posts of Thanksgiving recipes, just in case you needed some inspiration, ideas
The Sandwich. A Great Way to Eat Local.
Invented in 1762 by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, today I find this “best thing since sliced bread” a wonderful way to showcase
Upping Your holiday pie game
Tiz the season to be baking; and I’m turning my focus to breads and holiday pie! More bread to come; but be honest, who doesn’t
NC State Fair, Here’s What’s Cooking
Excited this week and next Oct 14-24, 2021, to be hosting the GotToBeNC cooking stage at The NC State Fair. You can file this one
Shopping Local and Cooking with Mushrooms & More
How are you shopping local this week? In the winter months, on my list of go-tos are the season’s assortment of root veggies and a
How To Cook with Fennel
How are you eating local? This time a year, for me, a weekend Farmers’ Market trip almost always includes the purchase of several bulbs of
Roadtrip: Learn to Cook at the NC Mountain State Fair
Time for a road trip to Asheville NC. Come on up and join me. I’ll be hosting the GotToBeNC Cooking Stage inside the Davis Event
Let’s Go To Pinehurst, Southern Pines & Places Inbetween
The past year has been stressful, that’s for sure. But, as things start looking up, I’ve got a great way to cure that case of
Tailgating 2020 style
It’s November. That means football; and usually, that means tailgating. This year, as we all know all too well, things are different. But, that doesn’t
Sharing Ways to Eat Local on WRAL
What a pleasure this morning, Monday Feb 17, 2020, to appear on WRAL in the Raleigh/Durham area to share six ways to Eat & Drink
Eat Your Summer Veggies
Tiz the season for a bounty of Summer veggies and a wonderful time to shop, cook and eat local. A couple of weeks ago, I
Cooking with Eggplant
Last night I posted this photo of the eggplant on my instagram and pinterest feeds. I purchased four or five of these beauties last weekend
How to Make Your Next Meal Dairy Delicious
Excited today to be doing a virtual cooking seminar featuring a variety of delicious dairy products. The seminar is for a meeting of the North
Sweet Treats: Baking Cookies & Handpies
Before we start baking cookies today, Allow me to share a bit of the backstory. On one of my food-centric trips to Greenwood, SC, last
It’s Tomato Time, Celebrate with Fresh Tomato Recipes
It’s Time. Tomato Time. WIth the heat of summer comes some wonderful local harvest and I am here to celebrate it all. I am always
