We’ve created a Christmas countdown calendar with 18 other inns across the country! If you’re looking to snack, nibble, and nosh your way to Christmas Day, you’ve arrived at the starting line. In fact, prepare to loosen your belts. We’re all about counting blessings, not calories. This Christmas countdown 2021 showcases the best holiday recipes …

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We hope the guests at our Asheville B&B find breakfast to be a highlight of their day.  By shopping at the local farmer’s markets, we can feature local seasonal produce.  In the height of summer and into early fall, that means heirloom tomatoes featured in our Tomato Galette. Our Favorite Farmer’s Markets If it’s Wednesday, you’ll …

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When traveling to Asheville, expect to taste the seasons in the food.  At Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast, we shop for local produce at farmer’s markets.  One of our favorite farms is Creasman Farms, purveyors of summer peaches and fall apples.  Find them on Wednesday afternoons at River Arts District Market.  Alternatively at North Asheville Tailgate …

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When you stay at a bed and breakfast, the food should be special.  To that end, at Pinecrest, we serve housemade yogurt.  Firstly start with an Instant Pot and whole milk.  Then you can control the sugars and flavors to suit your taste.  While the process takes all day, most of the time is hands-off. …

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Every year the world over, March 14 rolls around and math nerds celebrate because it’s Pi Day!  At our Asheville bed and breakfast, we join in the fun by serving our guests Apple Hand Pies on the afternoon dessert tray.  No fork required! While you can choose your favorite baking apple, we prefer to use Pink …

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Our Asheville bed and breakfast likes to support local farmers and vendors through partnerships like our CSA market share from Full Sun Farm and buying local breakfast sausage from Hickory Nut Gap Meats. Guests at Pinecrest B&B might like to check out some of the Farmer’s Markets we patronize.  On Wednesday afternoons, it’s the River Arts District (RAD) Farmer’s Market located beside pleb …

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