Onions | Engelhard, NC
Original Air Date: April 23, 2019
Middle Creek Farms
Dawson and Bethany Pugh
396 White Plains Rd, Engelhard, NC 27824
Phone: (252) 925-3051
Middle Creek Farms is a 4th generation family-owned and operated farm that grows Mattamuskeet Sweet Onions, field corn, soybeans, cotton, red, yellow and blue potatoes in Eastern NC.
Cypress Hall
219 Middle Street
New Bern, NC
252-633-5909
cypresshallrestaurant.com
Fresh, local, seasonal – the philosophy behind chef Ashley Moser’s first restaurant endeavor in 2010. Returning to his hometown of New Bern, North Carolina, Moser and 247 Craven brought new life to the culinary scene, opening the mouths and minds of locals and tourists alike to a cuisine typically found in larger metropolitan areas. The success of this first venture paved the way for the vision of Cypress Hall, located in the heart of downtown New Bern. The philosophy will remain, and diners will continue to be delighted with the confluence of Moser’s creative ingenuity and the best ingredients Eastern North Carolina has to offer.
About the Chef:
Chef Ashley Moser, a New Bern native, didn’t always aspire to be a chef. However, after spending three years at NC State University, he realized his calling. He packed his bags and headed south to Charleston, SC. where he attended Johnson & Wales University and cultivated his passion for cooking – something that had been instilled in him at an early age by his grandmother’s passion for the very same thing. Staying true to his roots and using quality ingredients at every turn, Ashley’s cuisine is influenced by his southern upbringing. His cooking is straightforward and creative, taking his patrons on a culinary adventure from start to finish.
Recipes
Recipes courtesy of Chef Ashley Moser.
- Coal Roasted Sweet Onion & Gorgonzola Tart
- Caramelized Sweet Onion Ice Cream & Rum Raisin Sauce
- Sweet Onion Jam
Category: Episodes, Flavor, NC, Season 8
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I was just wondering if I needed to place an order for your Mattamuskeet Sweet Onions. Thank you.
Tom,
You will need to contact the farmer directly about placing an order:
Dawson and Bethany Pugh
396 White Plains Rd, Engelhard, NC 27824
Phone: (252) 925-3051
When do onions go on sale?
Randy,
You will need to contact the farmer directly about placing an order:
Dawson and Bethany Pugh
396 White Plains Rd, Engelhard, NC 27824
Phone: (252) 925-3051
Can someone tell me what actual variety of onions are sweet onions? I’ve read that Vidalia onions may be of several different varieties. What is the variety name(s) of the sweet onions in North Carolina?
Mark, we were told the variety is Mattamuskeet. You can contact the farmer and ask: Dawson and Bethany Pugh, 252-925-3051 or call you can try asking the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences: 919-707-3000.