Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to

A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

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Food

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

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Podcasts

Away Message’s Season 3, Episode 2: A Rescue In The Gorge

On May 7, 2016, a hiker fell hundreds of feet down a mountainside, and ended up in a treacherous spot in North Carolina’s most rugged place. This is the story of a rescue that took hours and a recovery that took months — one that shows how unforgiving the wilderness can be.

by Jeremy Markovich

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Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in January

Flaky buttermilk drop biscuits, creamy potato and sausage casserole, and soul-warming chicken and cabbage soup were among your favorite recipes in January. Find out what else made the list.

by Our State Staff

Restaurants

The Weekend Crowd at JD’s Smokehouse

For only three days each week, a former hosiery mill building in the foothills becomes a barbecue destination powered by a hardworking family.

by Lori K. Tate

Guides

A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Littleton

When demand for tobacco and cotton diminished, this one-square-mile Halifax County town followed suit. Now, one couple is revitalizing Littleton into a lively location once more.

by Chloe Klingstedt

Made in North Carolina

Meet Our Makers

Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the talented artisans who won top honors in 2022 — and watch them at work.

by Our State Staff

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