Food memories are served many ways — from bittersweet to spicy hot. And some precious moments come pickled and heaped in abundance on fancy trays at Christmastime.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Toast to Tradition
A pair of special eggnog glasses reminds a writer of the simple rituals shared between father and daughter during the holiday seasons of her youth in Winston-Salem.
Gifts From My True Love
As a present to our readers, we share with you this oft-reprinted twist on the classic carol “The 12 Days of Christmas.”
The Philanthropist
A Randolph County couple created an elegant venue for community fundraising. Now, he’s continuing the benevolence they began together.
Fraser Firs
Our state boasts the second-largest Christmas tree industry in the country. With full, emerald-green branches and plenty of pageantry, Fraser firs are at the root of a classic North Carolina Christmas.
Healing Through Challah Bread
After a fast-paced career in restaurant kitchens, a Greensboro chef found peace in baking at home. During Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays, her challah helps people across the country slow down and focus on faith and family.
A Cheese Ball is the Star of Any Holiday Party
Amid the season’s glittering lights and gleaming ornaments, one golden bauble shines brighter than the rest. In North Carolina, a cheese ball is the star around which all holiday gatherings orbit.
The 12 Days of Christmas, Reimagined
We took some, ahem, creative liberties when we combed through Our State’s archives to find a few favorite stories that carry the tune of a Christmas classic.
New Ground, Old Ways
In Robeson County, the couple behind New Ground Farm draws on traditional methods to tend their family’s land and feed their community.
