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Thanksgiving + a travel app for that.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

I sleep with my dogs. As much as I love them and they love me,  in the middle of the night sometimes one will suddenly fully stretch, kicking clawed little paws straight out and into my back, pushing me away. … Continue reading →

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It’s not you. It’s me.

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

No, you look great! You’ve still got that twinkle in your eye and that sweet, eager face. This isn’t about you. It’s me. Me looking tired, looking stressed, forehead wrinkling like so many creases in a chinese bitter melon. I’m … Continue reading →

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Terra Vita Update – September 24, 2011

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Fret not if you weren’t able to snag tickets to the Farm to Fork fundraiser at the end of this month. I have some serious inside scoop on the Triangle’s other amazing sustainable food and wine event, Terra Vita. Vic Pop just … Continue reading →

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American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Look, people change. In college, my idea of the perfect afternoon snack consisted of beef jerky and Diet Mountain Dew. Obvs I still love beef jerky, but the neon green soda thing, not so much. At that time, I felt … Continue reading →

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Lots of boozing and a little snacking in the Triangle this weekend

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Bell’s Oberon is the draft special at Milltown in Carrboro this month, $5 for a 16 oz pour all day every day in May. 3 Cups in Chapel Hill is hosting a big FREE Beaujolais tasting on Saturday featuring 10 wines … 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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Two great new reasons to visit the Carrboro Farmers’ Market

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

A girl can only handle so many baby lettuce vendors. Last Saturday on my visit to Carrboro Farmers’ Market, I found two new products that keep this market feeling fresh. Big Spoon Roasters - Locally crafted nut butters blended with a … Continue reading →

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Uuuuumami, that’s good!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

This week my favorite houseguest and BFF since 1985 visited me in Chapel Hill for a few days. While scrutinizing the labels of fancy Italian jarred pizza sauce at A Southern Season, we came across Taste No. 5 Umami Paste. We … 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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