This sweet, citrusy treat requires just four ingredients — and a little patience.
Hot Southern Bread
This buttery, biscuit-like loaf is the perfect side for a Southern supper.
North Carolina Brunswick Stew
Packed full of okra, corn, potatoes, barbecue, chicken, and tomatoes, Brunswick stew is a delicious showcase for locally grown ingredients.
The Krispy Kreme Doughnut
The glazed, pillowy-soft doughnuts, invented in Winston-Salem in 1937, are a Tar Heel tradition.
Outer Banks Clam Chowder
Unlike its Northern counterparts, this clam chowder omits the cream and tomatoes to let the clams shine.
NC Icons: Pottery
In a state naturally rich in red clay, potters like the legendary Sid Luck carry on a long-held North Carolina tradition.
16 Cozy Casseroles to Warm You Up This Winter
Cheesy, creamy, bubbly — these one-pan wonders will keep you toasty on a chilly day.
NC Icons: Textiles
In the 19th and 20th centuries, hundreds of textile mills — which produced everything from socks to blue jeans — supported a booming industry that created entire communities, turned North Carolina into a manufacturing powerhouse, and helped to weave the very fabric of our state.
Our State’s 5 Most Popular Stories of 2022
From a retro motel in Maggie Valley to a statewide barbecue bucket list to a round-up of classic hot dog joints, these stories were our readers’ favorites.
