Author Archives: ourstate
The Soundtrack: June 2012
This month’s music playlist features the perfect summer songs for the June issue, as recommended by some of our writers and photographers.
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Behind the Scenes at The Lost Colony
Go behind the scenes as the stage hands, costume designers, and actors prepare to tell the story of The Lost Colony.
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The Making of an Issue: Carolina Summers
When you’re June issue arrives, pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, pull up a chair, and celebrate the beginning of another Southern summer.
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Friday Night Seafood
Eating seafood on Friday night is a tradition in North Carolina. And the most important side dish is coleslaw.
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Cornmeal and Thyme Dusted Panfried Trout
This beautiful dish is the ideal example of how to cook seafood with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
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BBQ Shrimp
These simply delicious shrimp are great for backyard barbecues and get-togethers. Easy, indulgent standby recipes are often the best and most remembered.
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Grouper Karpooni
Marinate these thick fillets of grouper in an sweet Asian sauce before baking for a delicious summer dish.
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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Black Sea Bass Skewers
When it comes to seafood, there’s nothing better than “simple and delicious.”
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Salsamole con Camarones
For an out-of-the-ordinary salsa, try this recipe that includes shrimp and avocados.
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Fresh from the River
Learn three simple, well-balanced ways to cook local trout.
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