Sugar on Top
Custom bakery pops up at Bold Rock When most of us think of snacks at a cidery or brewery, we usually think salty: pretzels,…
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Brothers in Brine
Don Paleno says his main goal with PicklePalooza is to have fun, and it’s easy to believe it, coming from a man wearing pickle…
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She Knows Noodles
Flat Rock resident leads popular pasta-making classes Launa Marie Tierney learned to cook from her mother. Well, her grandmother and her mother. And maybe…
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Going With the Grain
Local bakery adjusts its business model to the times The past year of lockdowns has caused just about every small-business owner to pivot their…
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The Sundae Shoppe Fills a Need for Hungry Whitewater Adventurer
Everyone needs a good pit stop, even folks floating down the scenic Green River in Polk County. For generations adventurers have boated, kayaked, and…
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A Thousand Tomato Sandwiches Can’t be Wrong
Tiny Bridge Farm specializes in Hendersonville’s other round fruit Every year since the founding of the Hendersonville Farmers Market, hungry customers and hardworking farmers…
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How a Coffee Shop Works
The 2nd Act aims to cultivate community In his much-lauded book How Music Works, David Byrne has a chapter called “How to Build a…
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Noblesse Oblige
Why making high-end honey is a science and a duty There’s something inherently sensual about Killer Bees Honey, an ultra-pure, all natural, sublimely rich artisanal…
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Stacked Sandwiches and other Creative Enterprises
Chef turned LEGO enthusiast builds a reputation on Asheville Highway Although in its current location on Asheville Highway, The Baker’s Box still looks new,…
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A Rare Chance for Raspberries
Henderson County farm specializes in a delicate, coveted fruit Stacy and Chris Fields didn’t intend to be farmers. In fact, they both met working…
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