The Talismanic Potato is M. Jean Smith/ Jess Rosenkoette
A magical blend of the real and the surreal, The Talismanic Potato is a women-made, independent, local, quarterly publication about food and culture. We focus on serious foodie stuff with a tone that is funny, artsy, and sometimes irreverent. We do the glossy stuff: food histories, traditions, regional dishes, chefs, behind-the-scenesters, restaurant reviews AND we use our acerbic wit (and others’!) to tell some pretty damn funny/moving stories about food and the context that surrounds it.
Both editors-in-chief work in the food industry in Asheville, NC. Both have called Asheville their home for about a decade and love this beautiful place. Both realize that while Asheville is a foodie destination for travelers from all over, it also is a place, like many others, where there is significant food poverty. As such, The Talismanic Potato always plans to donate all profits from the sale of the magazine to a food charity in Asheville. You can track these donations on our website: www.thetalismanicpotato.com
They will also be hosting one of our pre fest events at 3:30 on Saturday May 6th at Downtown Books and News.