At The Nectary, Chef Mary Garrison crafts gourmet treats for friends in the Sandhills and beyond.
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Wilmington’s Bread Whisperer
In a cozy cottage in Wilmington, a team of bakers share their passion for bread — and pass on the old-world secrets to the perfect loaf.
Confection Perfection at Edelweiss Pastry Boutique
A Highlands baker combines sugar, flour, and imagination to create edible masterpieces.
Pastries and Pizza Rise to the Occasion at Strong Arm Baking Co.
A Granville County restaurant continues what its owners started in their home kitchen — a legacy of strong hands, local support, and delicious bread.
Where Family Recipes Are the Icing on the Cake
At a family-owned bakery, recipes for popular multilayered cakes and other confections come straight from Grandma’s cookbooks.
Sugarplum Fairies Dance at Baxley’s Chocolates
In downtown Sylva, a three-generation chocolate-making legacy continues inside Baxley’s Chocolates, where an uncommon treat is a source of comfort and joy.
A Festive & Foraged Christmas Treat
A bakery in Asheville combines the French tradition of Yule log cakes with the flavors of Appalachia for a holiday treat with the unmistakable taste of home.
4 Seasonal Sweets to Try This Fall
Sugar, spice, and a little bit of pumpkin is nice: In North Carolina, sweet treats put us in an autumn state of mind.
A Guide to Downtown Kannapolis
A town that once relied on the nearby textile mill to thrive now stands on its own thanks to a downtown revitalization project and enterprising local entrepreneurs.
