(Becky and one of her daughters selling sweets at the Lees McRae Farmer's Market)
Signs of the season's change are here. The mountain air is cooling and the last of summer's produce is ripening. In Banner Elk, we have another cue that fall has arrived -- the annual influx of students at Lees McRae College. While we will miss warm summer days, swimming in rivers, and some of our favorite local fruits --blackberries and peaches -- we are happy to see the students return and are eager to share our favorite fall recipes.
Here is some news from the Faded Apron Pie Co. & beyond
Students: Stop by the Farmer's Market in front of Lees McRae and get a discounted cookie (only $1! for the next 3 Thursdays). Nothing says "welcome" like a fresh, gooey chocolate chip cookie. Or what about butterscotch or oatmeal raisin? And then there are those chewy coconut macaroons....Or maybe a giant, soft cinnamon cookie is for you? Try one, try all...you'll love our cookies!
Get 'em while they're hot! We're saying "goodbye" to peaches and blackberries for this year. Be sure to get your end-of-the-season Blackberry Bars ($1.50/ea) and Mimi's Peach Pies ($3.75/cutie pie).
We're also selling two of our best sellers: Chocolate Pecan and Lemon Shaker Pies ($3.75/cutie pie)
Love live music? So do we! Check out Music on the Mountaintop 2011 Friday & Saturday, August 26&27
Have you tried a fresh smoothie at Sugar Mountain Cafe or a delicious cup of coffee at Mountain Grounds yet? Look for our delicious baked goods at both of these Banner Elk cafes.
Coming up! Local, NC mountain apples...