TEDxAsheville 2010 presenter: Chef/activist Laurey Masterton

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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TEDxAsheville 2010 will be held at the Orange Peel in Asheville this weekend. Buy your ticket today. Meantime, meet another of the awesome presenters, Laurey Masterton, owner of Laurey’s catering in downtown Asheville: 

In 1999, Laurey was awarded the Small Business Leader of the Year for both Asheville and for the state of North Carolina.  In 2001, she was the recipient of The Athena Award, which promotes women’s leadership and honors outstanding leaders. An active member of the Asheville community, she serves on a number of boards, is very involved with local farm-to-table initiatives, and is particularly interested in helping children experience gardening and the cooking and eating of real food.

In 2009 she rode her bike across the United States to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of ovarian cancer.  She is fascinated by glass-blowing, speaks Italian (pretty well), and collects sea urchins, antique chafing dishes, and old Clementine boxes.  Most importantly she is a beekeeper.

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The 2009 event at the Orange Peel sold out, but advance tickets are available this year – tickets are already selling and buying an advance ticket is highly recommended.

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