North Carolina has an abundance of food entrepreneurs who produce high quality, tasty products. The range is amazing – everything from smoked trout caviar to butter pecan syrup.

Gluten-free products are in demand. Chestnut farmers in the state offer chestnut flour, which is an excellent gluten-free option. It has a rich, nutty, earthy flavor and can be used in crepes, cakes and other dishes. One such farm is High Rock Farm in Gibsonville — order from high-rock-farm.org.

Watch this video to learn more about chestnuts in North Carolina.