Kathiey's World

As you know, if you have visited my blog, I am on an adventure to discover new to me wineries.  The other day I had the pleasure of visiting Starlight Mead in Pittsboro, NC.  They officially opened their meadery in 2010.  Quotes from their website will be in italics.  First off, what is mead?   "...now is the perfect time to explore mead: wine made from honey." "Refined, refreshing, and far from the sticky-sweet you might expect, our award-winning meads will open up a whole new opportunity for you. Let us introduce you to honey wine varieties as engaging, diverse, and exceptional as you would find in the world of traditional wine made from grapes". You are welcomed into a very large room with a nice bar and lots of seating... I did not know until my visit to Starlight Mead that mead can be infused with many flavors. "Try our meads that span traditional tastes, similar to white wine, to fruit-infused choices like spiced apple and blackberry. Venture into our su...

It was a beautiful day so I decided to visit   Fearrington Village in Pittsboro NC.  I love that place.  If you go you will find quaint little shops, a bookstore, a spa, several places to eat, and of course the belted cows . I was visiting  Fearrington Village for the  Folk Arts Festival .  After enjoying some of the artsy items and exploring the shops I decided it was time for lunch.  After checking my options I selected The Granary . Here is a quote from their website... "Offering a casual dining setting, The Fearrington Granary serves up lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Whether you’re grabbing dinner with friends or celebrating a special event, make every meal a treat."   (They have a full bar and of course a wine list:-) Quote from their site.... “The Granary is a neighborhood gathering place,” says  Chef Colin Bedford , who designs and updates the menu seasonally. “The Granary’s menu is full of comfort food and Souther...