photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE ADAPTED BY LYNN WELLS
This classic custard pie is sweet, buttery, and simply delicious.
photograph by Charlotte & Johnny Autry
RECIPE BY SHERI CASTLE
A Southern interpretation of an English trifle, banana pudding knows no season, only devotion.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
A buttermilk soak promises fried chicken that’s crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
A simple recipe with a spicy surprise: Winston-Salem’s own Texas Pete.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES
This recipe for a sweet treat comes from Heart of the Mountains, a cookbook published by the Buncombe County Extension Homemakers in 1987.
photograph by Tim Robison
RECIPE BY KATHERINE SNOW SMITH
This creamy, cheesy chicken casserole is a staple served at Snow Family reunions in Surry County, but you don’t need a crowd to justify enjoying it at home.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES
This Moravian-inspired chicken pie recipe makes a delicious and hearty meal, and preparing it is a cinch — the hardest part is waiting for it to cook.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
These crowd-pleasing, crisp, buttery wafers are the perfect addition to any party.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
We just can’t help saying: These portable hand pies are the apple of our eye.
photograph by Mary Cowx
RECIPE BY MARY COWX
A marriage of two beloved Southern foods, pimento cheese cornbread is everything you never knew you wanted.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
A Southern favorite receives a new spin in this baked casserole recipe sure to please your family.
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.
