If you think of these little legumes as just lima beans, you may not understand why butter beans move us Southerners to sing.
An Ode to Diner Pie
In a glass case by the door, or on a dessert plate in an old-school booth, few foods evoke as strong a sense of place as coffee’s favorite companion: a slice of diner pie.
The Truth About Gingerbread
An investigation into our favorite person-shaped cookie reveals that gingerbread’s history is closely linked to our own.
Sizzle and Savor: In Celebration of Bacon
Can’t you smell it now? On Saturday mornings, the scent of pork in the frying pan rises above the rest — just one reason our crush on bacon is here to stay.
The Brightest Alley in Durham
The bar that transformed a quiet nook on a dark, downtown street, and made it shine.
Even Show Dogs Will Do Anything for a Treat
Carolina show dogs aren’t so different from pet pooches: Turns out, a little kibble goes a long way.
The Barbecue Sandwich, Deconstructed
A short treatise on love, buns, sauce, and that other mythical (chopped, sliced, pulled) stuff.
Equal Parts Stealthy and Sleek, Peccadillo Delights
An unmarked door leads to Carrboro’s modern version of a speakeasy at Peccadillo.
The Five-Star Gas Station: Saxapahaw General Store
A little bit old, a little bit new, the Saxapahaw General Store has something for everyone.