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
Our State’s Made in NC Awards recognize talented North Carolina artisans and craftspeople, chefs and confectioners. Top honors in 2021 went to a pasta maker in Durham, a potter in
Our State’s Made in NC Awards recognize talented North Carolina artisans and craftspeople, chefs and confectioners. Top honors in 2021 went to a pasta maker in Durham, a potter in
Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the five talented artisans who won top honors in 2021.
Our State’s Made in NC Awards recognize talented North Carolina artisans and craftspeople, chefs and confectioners. Top honors in 2021 went to a pasta maker in Durham, a potter in Charlotte, a winemaker in Ronda, leatherworkers in Sanford, and a woodworker in Salisbury. Now, it’s time for you to meet the state’s top award winners and honorable mentions.
photograph by Alex Boerner
Melina’s Fresh Pasta Food & Overall Winner
At a homey specialty pasta shop in Durham, the South meets Southern Italy in a pimento cheese ravioli that would make any grandma proud. Read more.
photograph by Joshua Vasko
Julie Wiggins Pottery Craft Winner
Her porcelain pieces may look like works of art, but Julie Wiggins’s teapots are ready for any occasion. Read more.
photograph by Charles Harris
Piccione Vineyards Drink Winner
The winemaking traditions of a family-owned vineyard in northwestern North Carolina stretch back to New York City in the early 20th century and, before that, to the fertile hills of Italy. Read more.
photograph by Stacey Van Berkel
Compass Woodworks Co. Home & Garden Winner
Early on, a woodworker in Rowan County learned to infuse his projects with a blend of art, science, and ingenuity. Then, a chance request sparked the idea to add smoke and spirits to the mix. Read more.
photograph by Stacey Van Berkel
Home State Made Style Winner
A Lee County couple has turned a love of bags and a talent for upcycling old military gear into a career. Read more.
photographs by Matt Hulsman & Anna Routh Barzin
Honorable Mentions
The 11 honorable mentions in our Made in NC Awards impressed our judges — and us! — with their incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and stories showcasing the best that North Carolina has to offer. Read more.
For more than 50 years, a dazzling chandelier has hung in the dining room of the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. Only recently has its remarkable backstory been fully illuminated.
A pair of mother-daughter innkeepers inherited a love of hosting from their expansive family. At Christmastime, they welcome guests to their historic lodge in Stanly County.