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Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

A message from our sponsor: Escape to West Jefferson West Jefferson is one of North Carolina’s “Best Main Streets”. Visit Ashe County Cheese, shop and eat Downtown. Enjoy our festivals,

The Joys of West Jefferson

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This story was published on Jul 28, 2022

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