photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Peak summer fruits bake into a luscious, jammy filling that gets covered with a brown sugar and cinnamon crumble topping.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
This incredible fluffy cake is topped with delicious coconut cream cheese-buttercream frosting.
photograph by Tim Robison
RECIPE BY EMMA LAPERRUQUE
This pie, topped with fresh basil, is the perfect recipe to use the abundance of tomatoes from your summer garden.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
This stunning pound cake needs little more than a garnish of mint and lemon, but we encourage you to try a slice as Chef Lynn Wells suggests: toasted in the morning for a sweet start to the day.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Rippled with fudge sauce and crunchy peanuts on top, these creamy frozen treats taste like homemade versions of Nutty Buddys.
photograph by Tim Robison
RECIPE BY MAVIS BRANNON
In North Carolina, Pig Pickin’ Cake is an essential companion to any good barbecue (noun, not a verb).
photograph by Stacey Van Berkel
RECIPE BY CHRISTOPHER PRIETO
This hearty, meaty rice is a customer-favorite side dish at Prime Barbecue in Knightdale that Chef Chris Prieto prepares the way his mother taught him.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Sweet to eat and easy to make, this is a classic dessert in the “no-bake” canon.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Serve these cheesy smashburgers with a side of peppery crinkle-cut fries for diner-style flavors enjoyed right at home.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES
Whip up this spiced treat for a cozy breakfast.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
For Chef Lynn Wells, summer means grilling season. Light the charcoal and follow along as she shares one of her favorite recipes to cook over open fire.
A cake first made in Depression-era kitchens using household staples now helps us savor the season, no green thumb necessary.
From woodsmoke to salt air, certain scents carry memory, tradition, and comfort across North Carolina.
Visit a renowned writer’s home, catch a show, and wander Little Rainbow Row with our springtime guide to Flat Rock.
Across the Carolina coast, silvery strands offer texture, shelter, and quiet wonder.
