Category Archives: Events

God loves the ugliest vegetables. And creatures.

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

Last night, I was trying to remember the name of the ugliest thing from God’s lovely earth that I have ever seen, the geoduck (pronounced gooey-duck). I finally remembered it, but not before my Google Images search for “ugliest vegetables” … Continue reading →

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Now serving: Vic Pop via Orange Zest on Chapelboro.com!

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Can’t get enough Vic Pop in your life? Starting this week you can find a whole new site with Victus Populi-style words of wisdom and good eating. 1360 WCHL has launched Chapelboro.com, a hyper-local news resource for all things Chapel … Continue reading →

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Tuscaloosa

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

I was 14 when I moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama from Atlanta. My mother got a job teaching at the University and we didn’t have a lot of money, so we decided to live downtown near the school, about 5 blocks … Continue reading →

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Good luck, Downtown Raleigh Farmers Market!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Today begins the Downtown Raleigh Farmers Market season. They’re celebrating the launch of their second season with a Spring Fling Kickoff that includes all sorts of free treats and live music today at their new home in City Plaza, the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Triangle Food Events 2011

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

This is you: “Sigh. I never know about the cool upcoming food events in the Triangle. I wish someone I trusted would sift through all the lame stuff and tell me about the neatest food events happening in Orange, Chatham, … Continue reading →

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Six spots remain for best Mother’s Day gift in the Triangle

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Sure you could surprise your mom with a bouquet of peonies and a bottle of her favorite Pinot on Mother’s Day this year. Awww, honey, bless your heart, that’s so sweet! Or you could help her forget that well-intentioned Red … Continue reading →

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Joel Salatin at UNC tonight!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Taking a break from happy hour this evening? Check out Joel Salatin from PolyFace Farm for FREE tonight at 5:00pm on the UNC campus in bloomy Chapel Hill. More details in the Upcoming NC Food Events page of Vic Pop.

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Loving andreareusing.com!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Check out the fabulous new site andreareusing.com – perfect timing with the release of Cooking in the Moment yesterday. Loving the events listing. Vic Pop can’t wait for the signing and tasting at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill Saturday afternoon. Favorite recipes … Continue reading →

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Shiitakes happen: mushroom cultivation seminar in Durham

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

It makes perfect sense to me that the pork chop and sausage and bacon and all beef hot dog obsessed person that I am also happens to be madly and profoundly in love with mushrooms. It’s an umami thing, I … Continue reading →

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Andrea Reusing’s Cooking in the Moment @ 3Cups: Best party ever?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

Thanks 3Cups for that email this morning announcing that you will host a party to celebrate Andrea Reusing’s book release for Cooking in the Moment: A Year of Seasonal Recipes on Thursday, April 21st, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Free snacks will … Continue reading →

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