Exploring North Carolina with KathieyV

Please continue to pray for those affected by hurricane Florence. Its time to start planning your weekend.  Here are just a few things to do in NC this weekend... *Sept 24-30 is  Mayberry Days  in Mount Airy NC *Sept 28-30 is the  International Folk Festival  in Fayetteville NC *Sept 29-30 is the  21st Annual Carrboro Music Festival  In Carrboro NC *Sept 27 you can see  Moonshine and Thunder:The Junior Johnson Story  in Wilkesboro NC *Weekends Sept 29-Nov 18 is the  Renaissance Festival  in Huntersville NC *Sept 27 is  Apple Day at the State Farmers Market  in Raleigh NC *Sept 29 in Cary NC is  The Farmers Fall Festival *Sept 28-29 is  Mumkin Fest  in Knightdale North Carolina *Sept 29 in Raleigh NC is the  36th Annual Storytelling Festival Sept 26-Johnny Appleseed Day Sept 27-Ancestor Appreciation Day Sept 28-National Good Neighbor Day Sept 29-International Coffee Day Sept 30-National Ghost Hunting Day Oct 1-Child Health Day Oct 2- Guardi

Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting  The Wine Feed in Durham NC  for a wine tasting.  They have a large variety of wines, but on this day we tasted North Carolina Wines. 307 Roxboro Street Durham NC When I go downtown,  it seems I have to figure out a parking strategy before I get to my destination. The Wine Feed is the exception.  There was plenty of parking on site. We received a detailed description of each wine we tasted. You know I love events, and the Wine Feed has a good amount of tastings and events. The Wine Feed Calendar Quote from their website... Services/ Amenities Offered: -Wine Store -Wine Bar (beer available) -Full Kitchen and Food Menu -Wine Club -Wine Classes -Special Orders -Wine Delivery -Corporate Event and Gift Services -Reservable Lounge Area - Pine & Poplar  Event Venue (125+ capacity) -Complimentary Wifi -Outside Seating -Dogs Welcome (on patio) Here is a link to t

Find yourself a comfy seat grab a cup of coffee or a glass of  wine or bottle of beer and join me for my weekly news and video roundup.   I would love to hear your thoughts on any of the articles. Weekend Reading a Watching A bit of North Carolina News *There is a place to go Stargazing in the Pisgah National Forest.  Check it out here "This Underrated NC Attraction May Just Become Your New Favorite Destination" *North Carolina After the Storm:What Travelers Need to Know If you thinking about travel to the coast and surrounding areas post Florence you need to do your homework first.  Check out the link above. *Please continue to pray for those who were touched by the damage of Hurricane Florence. Here is a video to give you just a taste of the devastation. "Florence gone but its flooding a crisis in parts of North Carolina" *Did you know there is a Land Of Oz in North Carolina? Read more about it here: Here are 4 things to know about this NC

Please continue to pray for those affected by hurricane Florence. Its time to start planning your weekend.  Here are just a few things to do in NC this weekend... *Sept 21 is a  Grape Stomp Harvest Party at Childress Vineyards  in Lexington NC *Sept 22 is the  Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival  in Elkin NC *Sept 21-22 you can attend  The Carolina in the Fall Music and Food Festival  in Wilkesboro         NC *Sept 22 in Greensboro NC they are having  Taste Carolina Wine Festival *Sept 22 in Raleigh NC is the  City of Oaks Pirate Festival *Sept 23 is the  Nacho Festival  in Durham NC *Sept 22 is  Oktoberfest  at Lafayette Village in Raleigh NC *Sept 22 is  Opening Day for the Fall Season at Naylor Family Farm  In Fuquay-Varina NC Sept 19-Talk Like a Pirate Day Sept 20-Pepperoni Pizza Day Sept 21-Miniature Golf Day Sept 22-Elephant Appreciation Day Sept 23-Checkers Day Sept 24-Cherries Jubilee Day Sept 25-National Comic Book Day As usual guys y

I enjoy a nice glass of wine.  To me, it is comfort food right up there with coffee. I love to visit wineries, enjoy a tasting and take home a bottle of their wine. There is not always that opportunity to venture off to a winery, and in those times I have a go-to place to stock up on wine, that place is  World Market. There are 13 World Market locations in North Carolina.   They carry wine from all over the world and even some North Carolina Wine. Here is a quote from their website. "Always affordable, our selection of wine, imported beer, champagne, sangria,  cocktails and aperitifs create the perfect wine night or microbrew barbecue". The reason I love World Market for wine is that they have a huge selection and they have incredible sales.  You get a discount if you buy six bottles.  I usually end up getting six bottles for around $55.00.  That is a great price.  I was a member of WineC, and although it was fun to get new and unique wines, I find it

I love the performing arts, and I love wine.  I thought I would look ahead into Sept and find some shows and wine events in my area of North Carolina that I would like to attend.  I wish I could attend every event but as my mom used to say "If wishes were horses then beggars would ride," another quote she used to throw around was "champagne taste on a beer budget."  I can dream though and sometimes dreams do come true. Curtain Calls *Sept 28-Oct 14 you can see  The Revolutionists  at the Raleigh Little Theatre in Raleigh NC *Oct 7 the NC Symphony is playing  "Star Wars, A New Hope"  in Raleigh NC *Oct 16-21 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh NC you can see "In the Heights" *Oct 21 at DPAC in Durham NC-  Jeremy Camp and Matthew West. -Wine and Food Wishes *Oct 13- there is a  Wine Cheese and Chocolate Festival  in Raleigh NC *Oct 14 is  Sip and Savor A Wine Food and Music Experience  at DPAC in Durham NC *Oct 27- N

Its time to start planning your weekend.  Here are just a few things to do in NC this weekend... *Sept 14-15 you can attend an  Olde Time Antiques Fair  in West Jefferson NC *Sept 14-15 is  Hog Day  in Hillsborough NC *Sept 15 in Carolina Beach NC the are having  The Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta and   Festival. *Sept 15-16 you can enjoy the  Burlington Carousel Festival  in Burlington NC *Sept 15-16 is the  Centerfest Arts Festival  in Durham NC *Sept 15 is  Oktoberfest  in Raleigh NC *Sept 15 is  Toast and Tunes at Cloer Family Vineyards  in Apex NC *Sept 15 is  Apex Music Festival  in Apex NC *Sept 16 in Cary NC is  Cary's Downtown Showdown Sept 12-National Chocolate Milk Shake Day Sept 13-Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day Sept 14-Live Creative Day Sept 15-Eat an Apple Day Sept 16-Play-Doh Day Sept 17-World Goat Day Sept 18-National Cheese Burger Day As usual guys you need to check all event websites to verify times and pricing.   I

A year ago my family and I took off for the mountains of North Carolina.  We rented a house near Blowing Rock and Boone for our family vacation. No matter where you find yourself in N.C. you can usually find a winery nearby.  Whenever I travel, I try to visit a new to me wine shop or winery in the area.  This vacation was no exception.  Erica, T-Josh and I took off in search of  Banner Elk Winery  in Banner Elk NC. It was a beautiful drive.  T-Josh was the driver of the evening and took us on some beautiful mountain roads, and with the windows open we breathed in the refreshing mountain air.  Wonderful. We arrived and were greeted by a wooden elk sculpture just outside of the tasting room.  Then we went inside to find some much-needed wine. We each selected our wine and then headed out to enjoy the evening.  We found some nice seats outside overlooking the property took a then took a seat and enjoyed the lovely view.  Here is what they say on their website "Banner Elk W

Find yourself a comfy seat grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine or bottle of beer and join me for my weekly news and video roundup.  I would love to hear your thoughts on any of the articles.   ************************************************************************************** 📰NC in the  News 📰 "What? There are really that many festivals in the Fall in Cary NC?" Check out this website for a Guide to Cary Fall 2018 Festivals and Events.   You find info on Food Events, a Zombiepalooza, and much more. "What?  As I am sitting here enjoying my cup of coffee in this nice cafe, I do believe I hear purring." No, it is not your imagination.  We are getting a cat cafe in Chapel Hill NC. The name of the new venture is Cat Tales Cat Cafe . The cats will not be in the dinning area but there where be an area set up for you to enjoy the cats.  Many of the cats will be up for adoption and hopefully find their forever home. "I think I will have a gra

Seasonal Produce in North Carolina I found a great site.  It is called  Seasonal Food Guide. You can go on this site plug in state you will find a list of  fruits and veggies that are in season in you area.  I have selected four of the many in season in NC that I would like to enjoy in early Sept. Green Beans-I have plans to make the old fashioned green beans.  You know, the ones that are soft and cooked with bacon.  Yummy! Zucchini-I am going to attempt to find a zucchini casserole. Peaches-I may just snack on these. Apples-I would love to visit an orchard.  In this area you have to head to the mountains where there are many orchards. Enjoy some seasonal veggies and fruits. Happy Eathing! Kathiey

Its time to start planning your weekend.  Here are just a few things to do in NC this weekend... *Sept 7-9-You can go to the  North Carolina Folk Festival  in Greensboro NC *Sept 7-9-In Wilmington NC it's the  Wilmington Boat Show *Sept 8-You can go to  The NC Hot Sauce Contest  in Oxford NC *Sept 8-Is  Dupin Winery's Grape Stomp  in Rose Hill NC *Sept 9-You can attend the last  Summer Concert Series  of the year at Cameron Village in Raleigh NC *Sept 7-9 is  The Raleigh Greek Festival  in Raleigh NC *Sept 8 at Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary NC it's the  2018 Taco and Taps Festival  *Sept 9 is the  Low Country Boil and Brew  in Pittsboro NC *Sept 9 there is a  Fall Bazaar  in Carrboro NC Sept 5-Cheese Pizza Day Sept 6-Read a Book Day Sept 7-National Salami Day Sept 8-Literacy Day Sept 9-Grandparent's Day Sept 10-Sewing Machine Day Sept 11-Make Your Bed Day As usual guys you need to check all event websites to verify times

In North Carolina, September is Wine Month.  In honor of this celebration, I thought it would be fun to go back into my blog history and reshare some of my posts on NC vineyards and wineries.   I will be sharing a post every week in September.    Let's start with Shelton Vineyards in Dobson NC. Shelton Vineyards   I have been to Shelton Vineyards twice.  The first time was in Oct 2012. Check out my post, click the link below. My Visit to Shelton Vineyards in Shelton NC Here is a quote from their website, "Located in the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area, the vineyard shares a similar climate and growing season to that of some of the best wine growing regions in Europe.  The vineyard is one of the largest on the East Coast."   " On the estate, several varieties of vitas vinifera grapes are grown:  Cabernet Franc,Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec, Tannat,  Petit Verdot, Riesling,Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier." Quot