The Little-Known Story Of Collards In North Carolina And How They Are Are Making A Big Comeback
By Carolyn Harmon|Published April 15, 2024
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
Collards are making a comeback in North Carolina! Every fall these greens packed with vitamins that fortify our bodies and bones spring forth and grace our Thanksgiving tables. Well, now it seems the luscious veggies are appealing to a new generation with a reputation of being a superfood. Let’s take a look at the vibrant collard greens.
Farmers across the state put in hours of time planting and harvesting the powerful greens.
The Collard Patch, 7012 Pulley Town Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
These lovely collards were purchased from Carrboro Farmers' Market. Read all about it on the Carrboro Farmers' Market Facebook page.
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The greens are offered year-round, but purchasing them in the late fall or early winter is a North Carolina tradition when they are known to be sweeter.
Come fall, trucks like this one are parked around small towns all over the state. This classic Chevy is parked at Daniels Produce, a family-owned and operated grower in Wilson, North Carolina. See the photos on the Daniel Farms Produce Facebook page.
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We enjoy finding the large, handsome leaves at farmers markets or farms around The Tar Heel State.
Fearrington Farmers' Market, E Camden, Fearrington, NC 27312, USA
Folks can also purchase the green goodness by the jars: The “Slammin’ Good Greens” from KW Collards of Charlotte are available in all kinds of stores throughout the country.
Kw Collards, 600 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
If you can't find them in stores, purchase some from the KW Collards website.
Collards are making a comeback in North Carolina and you can read more about this superfood on the NC State Cooperative Extension website. Do you have a favorite recipe for collards? Please share it in the comments below.
Read some collard green recipes on the Barnes & Noble website. And whenever possible, buy local to support local families in North Carolina.
