From The Optimist

Update on curbside service

Today, in an effort to slow down the spread of COVID-19, Durham mayor Steve Schewel issued a stay-at-home order for residents. The emergency declara…

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Grain to Glass...in Kyoto

I've had the pleasure of sharing ideas and visions on truly local beer with Dr. Yoshi Shinoda of the Kyoto 100 project (kyoto100brew on Facebook). We…

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We're purchasing persimmons!

Believe it or not, persimmons are already ripening...and we’re buying! Our friend and forager Kay called us to let us know her first round of persim…

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