TUPELO HONEY STORIES

What is hominy? Hominy is a staple in many Mexican & Southern recipes and used in many of our dishes at Tupelo. Hominy is simply corn kernels that have undergone a process called nixtamalization. The kernels are soaked in either lye or lime (the mineral, not the citrus) which causes them to puff up to […]

Ever wondered what it means when someone says you’re “too big for your britches”? We took to the streets in Asheville, NC to see if we could find the answer!   Tupelo Honey Tees & Tanks Our collection of Southern Pictograph tees & tanks make the perfect gift for anyone! Shop the full collection here!

The State Fair is a time-honored tradition across the U.S. that features daring amusement rides, petting zoos and livestock competitions, and most importantly – some of the craziest food concoctions you can imagine! If it can be prepared fried or on a stick, you can bet it’s been found at the fair at some point. […]

What is Sorghum? Sorghum is a type of grain with a multitude of uses, making it one of the most versatile crops around. It grows tall like corn, and can be used for food, as animal fodder, in the production of alcoholic beverages, biofuels, and more. In fact, this super-grain is one of the top […]

Ever wondered what it means when someone is “madder than a wet hen”? We took to the streets in Asheville, NC to see if we could find the answer!   Tupelo Honey Tees & Tanks Our collection of Southern Pictograph tees & tanks make the perfect gift for anyone! Shop the full collection here!

Summer begs for lighter, fresher meals that don’t weigh you down. We’ve been loving the addition of burrata to some of our dishes for this reason. However, many people aren’t familiar with the little slice of heaven known as burrata. We’re here to explain your new favorite ingredient! What is Burrata? Burrata is a fresh, […]

Sweet Sayings for the Southern Mama Southern mamas give some of the BEST advice – even if it doesn’t always make sense (at first)! We rounded up a list of common Southern sayings that our mamas have said to us over the years. Read on to find out what your mama really means when she […]

Ron Swanson of NBC’s Parks and Recreation might be a fictional character, but he speaks some very real truths about breakfast! It is the most important meal of the day, after all – and Ron isn’t afraid to let everyone know it. Here are 6 times Ron Swanson said what we’re all thinking about breakfast food. […]

There’s no better feeling than when your Tupelo server arrives at your table with a plate of scratch-made buttermilk biscuits. The accompaniment? Our signature blueberry compote. It’s a staple of our restaurants – made fresh every day, in-house. Adults rave about it. Babies coat their pacifiers with it. It’s the portion of the meal that makes […]

In October 2016, we were excited to spend a work day volunteering at Green Opportunities, a nonprofit organization located in Asheville, NC. Co-founded by our CEO Steve Frabitore, Green Opportunities’ mission is to “connect youth and adults from low-wealth neighborhoods to sustained employment opportunities that support families, improve community and environmental health.” We spent the […]