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November 2009 Table of Contents
Photo Essay
Our Favorite Foods
What to eat and where to find it in North Carolina
- Hill's Lexington Barbecue
- Old School Mill's Fresh House
- Ayden Collard Festival
- The Old Place
- Jarret House
- Simmons Soul Food Restaurant
FEATURES
Mission of Thanks by Diane Jakubsen
Determined to honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served in World War II, Hendersonville’s Jeff Miller formed HonorAir, taking veterans on their first trip to the National Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Barbecue Crossroads by Amy Rogers
The Levine Museum of the New South’s barbeque tour explores Charlotte’s culinary and cultural crossroads by way of the Queen City’s ethnic eateries.
Culinary Inspiration by Amber Nimocks
With an abundance of fresh-from-the-farm staples growing just beyond their doorsteps, some of our state’s greatest chefs have transformed Asheville and the Triangle into flavor-drenched foodie destinations.
- Crooks Corner
- Irregardless Café
- The Market Place
- Tupelo Honey Café
- Table
- Zely & Ritz
- Eno Restaurant and Market
Coastal Bounty by Elizabeth Wiegand
Tapping into centuries-old traditions, North Carolina’s Outer Banks have always yielded a culinary abundance.
Ocracoke’s Famous Figs by Molly Harrison
Abundant and succulent, the golden fruit provides a tasty link to the island’s past.
In Praise of Vegan by Josn Shaffer and Amber Nimocks
A popular vegan Thanksgiving feast in the Triangle proves that going without meat and dairy doesn’t mean going without.
Southern Sweet Tooth by Foy Allen Edelman
The desserts we cherish from generation to generation tell the stories of our families’ lives and portray a cultre that values community.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Welcome
Our State Quiz
Military camps have been a part of the Tar Heel landscape for generations. Match a sampling of these camps with their locations and histories in this month’s quiz.
Letters from Our Readers
Tar Heel Treasure
Confederate Dollar by Susan Hance
Handed down through generations, this once-worthless bill has its own story to tell in Wilmington.
Tar Heel Books and Music
Country Soul by Grant Britt
Singer and songwriter Eric Church builds his musical creds and pays homage to his home state in his latest album, Carolina
- Hear Eric Church’s music in an Our State Web Exclusive
Tar Heel Humor
Food For Thought by Daniel Wallace
Tar Heel Towns
Morganton by Mark Derewicz
Visitors come for a mix of history, including what may be the first European settlement, downtown fun, and breathtaking scenery with a hint of mystery.
Tar Heel History
Lakewood Park Remembered by David Aaron Moore
Only hints remain of Charlotte’s ‘Coney Island,’ which was destroyed by a tornado in 1936.
Tar Heel People
An Artist’s World by Jeri Rowe
A special friendship between scientific illustrator Renaldo Kuhler and rocket-scientist-turn-filmaker Brett Ingram leads to a documentary 12 years in the making.
- Learn more about Renaldo Kuhler in an Our State Web Exclusive
Carolina Artist
The Art of Faux Food by Phyllis Speidell
Vanceboro artist Shirley Willis’s appetizing, but artificial, creations at Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens in New Bern promise a feast for the eyes only.
Tar Heel Gardening
Camassia by L.A. Jackson
Add camassia bulbs to the garden this month for a burst of color in the coming season.
Tar Heel Tastes
Red Clay, Purple Pride by Linda Brinson
An unexpected sweet potato brings new possibilities to Stokes County farmers
- Saura Pride
- Recipe for Sweet Potato Pancakes in our Recipe of the Month
Carolina Kitchen
Thanksgiving Sides by Charlotte Fekete
This year, your favorite holiday dish might be next to the turkey.
Agenda
Where to go and what to do this month.
Tar Heel Image
Spirited Chestnut, submitted by Scott Beal of Raeford
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