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Title:
North Carolina Produce Stand - Slice of Americana.
Description:
One of the things we love best about "road tripping" through America is the diverse culture that you find as you pass from region to region. And then of course there are the sub-cultures within each region for example, New Orleans is very different than Alabama, yet they are both very much "the South." One of our favorite things to do is to seek out the unique characteristics (foods, past-times, behaviors, language, etc.) that each area specializes in because it's the vast diversity of our Country that makes it so unusual. Most known specialties were born of local custom turned mainstream, but also these legacy's originated as a way of life and for many, it still is. This week we find FatBellyTraveler.com in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina, in Franklin, just above the Georgia border. As you drive along these mountain roads a rather common site is the "roadside produce stands." Visiting the roadside stands is such a treat because each one offers a unique personality along with locally grown fresh produce and other food items specific to this region. One of the things this particular area is known for is Boiled Peanuts. They are hot, briny and soft- shelled and once you get a hankering for them, there is nothing else that can do the trick. These weren't in season this time around but if you're traveling through this area in Spring, Summer or Fall, be sure to give them a try! Other local items that make this area special are the many varied Jams & Jelly's made by the Amish community up near the Virginia border, along with cheeses, brined hams and smoked meats. We visited Tallent's produce (which has been around for 35 years!) located at 836 E. Main St., Franklin, NC. They can also be reached at: 828-369-2112. Barbara Tallent say's: "Come on down to Franklin, North Carolina" and when you do, be sure to stop at Tallent's.
Author:
fatbellytraveler
Tags:
Adventure, Cityscape, Cruise, Culture, Destination, Events, Landmark, North, Carolina, fruit, stand, Travel, Log,
North Carolina Produce Stand - Slice of Americana.
Description:
One of the things we love best about "road tripping" through America is the diverse culture that you find as you pass from region to region. And then of course there are the sub-cultures within each region for example, New Orleans is very different than Alabama, yet they are both very much "the South." One of our favorite things to do is to seek out the unique characteristics (foods, past-times, behaviors, language, etc.) that each area specializes in because it's the vast diversity of our Country that makes it so unusual. Most known specialties were born of local custom turned mainstream, but also these legacy's originated as a way of life and for many, it still is. This week we find FatBellyTraveler.com in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina, in Franklin, just above the Georgia border. As you drive along these mountain roads a rather common site is the "roadside produce stands." Visiting the roadside stands is such a treat because each one offers a unique personality along with locally grown fresh produce and other food items specific to this region. One of the things this particular area is known for is Boiled Peanuts. They are hot, briny and soft- shelled and once you get a hankering for them, there is nothing else that can do the trick. These weren't in season this time around but if you're traveling through this area in Spring, Summer or Fall, be sure to give them a try! Other local items that make this area special are the many varied Jams & Jelly's made by the Amish community up near the Virginia border, along with cheeses, brined hams and smoked meats. We visited Tallent's produce (which has been around for 35 years!) located at 836 E. Main St., Franklin, NC. They can also be reached at: 828-369-2112. Barbara Tallent say's: "Come on down to Franklin, North Carolina" and when you do, be sure to stop at Tallent's.
Author:
fatbellytraveler
Tags:
Adventure, Cityscape, Cruise, Culture, Destination, Events, Landmark, North, Carolina, fruit, stand, Travel, Log,
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