How could snow cream possibly get any more Southern, you ask? Just add Cheerwine!
A Guide to North Carolina’s 41 State Parks
North Carolina’s state parks are packed with opportunities: for adventure and leisure, recreation and education. From our highest peaks to our most pristine shorelines, there’s a park for everyone, right here at home.
Jim’s Favorite Cornmeal Bread
Jim Barkley’s favorite cornbread uses flour made at Barkley’s Mill in Weaverville.
Main Street Moments: Huntersville
Dig into delicious barbecue, see incredible birds at the Carolina Raptor Center, explore Latta Plantation, and sip a martini in this small town with a big list of things to do near the Queen City.
Main Street Moments: Cornelius
Spend a day boating on Lake Norman and then pull up to the dock for a sunset dinner in this charming lakeside town near Charlotte.
The Taste of Summer: Bill Smith’s Simple Tomato Sandwich
The chef behind Crook’s Corner in Chapel Hill shows us how a simple summer sandwich can contain multitudes.
Wine & Cheese Pairings
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Main Street Moments: Pineville
Grab lunch at a divine diner, make your own candle at a unique downtown shop, and take a lakeside stroll in this charming small town near Charlotte.
Red, White, & Blueberries: Our Favorite Summer Fruits
Every heart beats true for the red, white, and blue — fruits! Deeply rooted in North Carolina soil, our favorite summer sweets offer an unmistakable taste of place. And lucky for us, they’re ripe and ready for the Fourth of July.
