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Culinary Travel without Consequences Itinerary

Tailgate market

Long known for its history of farming and culinary expertise, Asheville is the perfect place to shed pounds while still enjoying locally made food and wine. You don't have to exist on fattening food while on vacation, and you don't have to sacrifice great cuisine to watch your waistline.

This culinary calorie burn itinerary proves that you can enjoy the pleasures of food and wine while watching your waist. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables, taking part in food preparation, and incorporating exercise into activities are all ways to refrain from gaining a few extra pounds on vacation. Go light, but don't go hungry.

Itinerary Details 
Calories burned

Day 1 - Lift a whisk, not weights

Build your culinary skills and your arm muscles in one of the many area cooking classes. Discover traditional Appalachian cuisine in Barbara Swell’s Log Cabin Cooking Class or try a class with European flair at Amici Trattoria or with Chef John Wilson at The Sweet Biscuit Inn. (Class schedules vary, so book ahead!) Besides, three hours of sautéing, chopping, and blending burns calories too!

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Day 2 – Satisfy your senses and your heart

Spend a Saturday morning perusing local produce, meats and eggs at the North Asheville Tailgate Market, the area’s oldest tailgate market. Grab a loaf of whole grain bread, some goat cheese from Spinning Spider Creamery, and a pint of strawberries and you’ve got a delicious lunch.

Walk for wine

After wandering the Biltmore Estate grounds, head over to the Biltmore Winery. Begin at the vineyards of America's most visited winery. Stroll through the Scholars Walk, where you can learn about the science of winemaking, and then to the production area for a close up look at how wines are aged and bottled. Finish at the tasting room for your reward - a sampling of Biltmore wines.



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Day 3 - Not-so-fat farm

Western North Carolina has thousands of farms, and within 60 miles of Asheville you will find everything from dairy farms to orchards to trout farms. Experience farm work and burn calories by picking your own seasonal fruits and vegetables at Beans ‘n Berries. This farm, which is also wheelchair friendly, is open for tours year round. Just call first to let them know you are coming. Eat some of your pickings while you are there and pack some in a cooler to bring home.

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Day 4 - From Farm to Table

Walk through downtown Asheville and browse the menus of the dozens of independent and locally-owned restaurants. Look closely and you will see that many restaurants honor the farm to table concept, and use produce and meats direct from area farms. Go ahead and enjoy a meal. You’re on vacation.



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Total calorie burn

2,030

Calorie burn numbers are estimates based on a 150-pound adult. Before embarking on any activity, you should check first with your doctor.

 

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