From the coast to the mountains, classic mid-century hotels and motels are enjoying new lives as sleek and shiny destination stays.
An Escape Through Time at Rhode’s Motor Lodge
A renewed love for mid-century style is seeing new generations of families return to make memories at places like Rhode’s Motor Lodge in Boone.
Recipes For Family
A family in Surry County gathered every summer for a reunion to reconnect and celebrate together, but mostly to feast on dishes made by cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Grandma Snow’s Sweet Potato Sonker
Similar to a cobbler and less fussy than a pie, sonker is a baked fruit dessert native to Surry County. While sweet potatoes are used here, feel free to experiment with whatever seasonal fruit you have on hand.
Aunt Zetta’s Cheesy Chicken
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.
Aunt Zetta’s Strawberry Cake
A mainstay at Snow Family reunions, there was never a crumb left of Aunt Zetta’s strawberry shortcake.
