On pastures in the Foothills, a young couple and their tiny helpers tend cattle at Colfax Creek Farm. Come Christmastime, their steaks and short ribs, rib eyes and roasts anchor many seasonal spreads.
FOOD
Baba Yaga’s Heirloom Elixir
A mother and daughter turned their piece of Stokes County into an orchard of heritage apples, using some of their crop to make a versatile syrup.
4 Veteran-Owned Coffee Shops
Sip hand-crafted beverages while honoring past and present military members at these veteran-owned coffee shops and roasters.
Continuing a Grandmother’s Sweet Legacy
Inspired by her grandmother, a McDowell County woman swirled together cinnamon and dough in the kitchen where she learned how to bake. Now, she shares her sweets with the whole community at Gogo’s Cinnamon Rolls.
United We Farm
A network of food hubs helps growers bring more varieties of fresh, locally grown produce to tables across the state.
High on the Hog at the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival
Head to the Sandhills for a feast of smoked meat, barbecue traditions, and plentiful camaraderie at this annual end-of-summer event.
The Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail
From farm stands to strip-mall shops to downtown staples, each of the 13 locations on the Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail offers something unique.
The Scoop on Ice Creamville
A writer with a sweet tooth and a fondness for frozen treats returns to her hometown for a story that’s made for her: Hendersonville’s Ice Cream Trail.
The Cake Boat of Lake Tillery
Each spring, a bright pink pontoon boat delivers homemade sweets to boats and docks in Montgomery and Stanly counties.
