From our earliest days, Black history has always been American history – and Black folks have profoundly shaped our American culture through music, art, literature, sports, and beyond. One month a year is not sufficient to celebrate the power of the movements and the people who

Check it out! My 3 Day Getaway recap of an amazing trip along the @BlueRidgeNtlHA #BlueRidgeCraftTrail to visit #NCPotters and glassblowers and explore all Burnsville and Yancey County North Carolina have to offer! #TellThemHeidiSentYou

Calling all Chefs, Pastry Chefs , Bartenders, Mixologists & Distilleries in North Carolina, It’s time to apply to compete in the @NCChefShowdown 🔥🔥🔥 Get your A Game going and Apply to Compete TODAY! All the Details are at

So proud to be working with @lynnminges and the team at the @NCRLA on the 8th season of this spectacular culinary and mixology competition. #NCChefs , bartenders and NC Distilleries, Go to https://t.co/4LCj4adCOs and apply for a chance to compete NOW #TellThemheidiSentYou

Eat Local and make this wonderful recipe from Chef @AndresPrussing . How to make Hoppin’ John for New Years’ Day up on the blog now! https://t.co/Kfm4tg2tmE

I don’t cook in the microwave much, but I promise you this recipe is a keeper Here’s a quick and easy #recipe you are going to love! Did you know you can make rice in the microwave? Might be my new favorite way to cook NC Grown @TidewaterGrain #CarolinaGoldRice

What’s better than cooking with real butter? My newest blog post is just out… hop on over and find out how to Butter Up Your Holiday Season #UndeniablyDairy #Recipes #KitchenHacks #HolidayCookingTips all at

Looking for a fun food-centric trip this weekend? Hop over to Garner NC for the Great Garner Chicken Bog at Agri Supply Garner! Details and a recipe from the NC State Fair cooking Stage are all in the post! #TellThemHeidiSentYou https://t.co/KlcP1XCwTZ

Join local chefs & farmers in a celebration of the farm to table movement in Charlotte at a fabulous Piedmont Culinary Guild @pcg_charlotte dinner on Nov 8, 2023. See who is cooking, what's on the menu and how to get your tickets now. https://t.co/VgSlkx4snx

Always fun when Ron Simmons @MasterBlendFF is in the house!! Follow his social feeds for all the fun! #TellThemHeidiSentYou

#LoveWhatIDo and loved being with these peeps and tasting so many delicious @ncwines all in the same day!

Check out the #VisitJacksonvilleNC #InternationalFoodTrail soon -nearly 2 dozen delicious reasons to go on a road trip ! #TellThemHeidiSentYou

When you are a food and travel writer and you see a tracto this big - its a photo opp for sure!

Thanks to @JackNales for capturing me in prep mode on the #GotToBeNC cooking stage at the #NcMountainStateFair #LoveWhatIDo Get ready to read all about the food (w/recipes) we featured on stage during the 10 day stretch of the fair at

Loved seeing all of these peeps on the #GotToBENC cooking stage at the NC Mountain State Fair earlier this month! #LoveWhatIDo

Excited to be sharing five of my favorite #KitchenHacks, tips & tricks this morning in a blog post - now up at https://t.co/Kfm4tg1Vx6 🥓Link in bio Plus, I’m sharing the oh-so-easy how to’s for a bonus recipe for #CandiedBacon, who's in?

Read more about how you can help NC Dairy Farmer, Randy Lewis of Ran Lew Dairy in Snow Camp, NC

Are a working NC chef, pastry chef, bartender or distillery? Don't miss the chance to apply to compete in the 2023 NCRLA Chef Showdown. Applications accepted NOW - Midnight on April 17. Heidi Billotto shares details on the 2023 statewide competition!

Ready for a road trip? Next time you want to getaway, take the road less traveled. Food Writer, Heidi Billotto shares the hidden gems & good eats you'll find as you discover three small charming towns in SC's Old 96 Tourism District. #TellThemHeidiSentYou

Today we are drinking green in anticipation of St. Patty's day. Drink in your greens and try sipping your salad with Heidi Billotto's recipe for Easy Springtime Smoothies.