Smokey and The Pig!!
Smokey and the Pig has some of the best ribs in the Asheville Area. We also love the sweet potato crunch – we get that at least twice a week. Smokey and the Pig is also a great place to get catering from. This Fairview restaurant is positively involved in the local community in a […]
Early Girl Eatery!!
We have eaten at Early Girl Eatery many times over the years and every meal has been delicious. Shown here is a Black Bean and Cheddar Omelet, one of our favorite dishes any time of the day. Early Girl is a farm to table restaurant which means they buy many ingredients from local farms and […]
Blue Ridge Parkway!!
Recently we rode down the Blue Ridge Parkway and stopped at several overlooks. The views were majestic. In addition to lots of great views from overlooks, the Parkway also has many hikes of different difficulties. Next trip we hope to go South to hike Graveyard Fields and enjoy some waterfalls. Or maybe we will go […]
Food for Fairview!!
One of our favorite parts of living in Fairview is the great charities. Food for Fairview is a local food pantry that was established in 1999. This week we donated some of our farm fresh chicken eggs to the Food at Fairview. We are glad to be an active part of the Fairview community and […]
Troyer’s Amish Store!!
Troyer’s Amish Store features a wide selection of fresh deli meats and cheeses. We love their Smoked Tavern Turkey, and we definitely buy their Amish Butter Cheese at least once a week. In addition to fresh deli meats and cheeses, they also offer made-to-order deli sandwiches, baked goods, party trays, gift baskets, and more. Troyer’s […]
Lake Lure Tours!
Lake Lure Tours offers tours on the hour with seasonal changes in availability. The boat tour was one of our favorite family adventures of this summer. The tour lasts an hour and highlights the rich natural and cultural history of this man-made lake and the surrounding shoreline. I enjoyed seeing landmarks from the movie Dirty […]
Western North Carolina Nature Center
We always enjoy a trip to the WNC Nature Center, but this week we were especially excited to see the two new red pandas. Leafa and Phoenix are settled into their new home and are part of a breeding program. The WNC Nature Center is home to over 60 different species of wild and domesticated […]
Hilltop Ice Cream!!
Hilltop Ice Cream has something for everyone. Their extensive collection of homemade ice cream includes everything from the traditional (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry) to the unique. I recommend the lavender honey ice cream made with local honey. Sorbet, vegan ice cream, and sugar free ice cream are also available. This Asheville Area Ice Cream Shop is located […]
Chimney Rock Park
The view from Chimney Rock is one of the best views in Western North Carolina. The more adventurous of us climbed 499 steps up to Chimney Rock, while the rest of us enjoyed a 32 second elevator ride. After enjoying the breath-taking view (and some ice cream) we headed to the Great Woodland Adventure to […]
Hickory Nut Gap Farm!!
Whether we are having a summer cook-out or making some winter chili, Hickory Nut Gap Farm is our favorite place to go for 100% grass-fed beef. Their Farm Store features a wide selection of meat as well as local crafts and products. Be sure to visit this working farm that is located just 4 miles […]