These golden blooms are both beautiful and delicious, and you might even have some growing in your backyard.
RECIPES
Topsail Island Iced Tea Recipe
The classic Long Island Iced Tea gets a local twist with nods to products made in North Carolina.
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream
The best-tasting ice cream requires a little effort. Make strawberry ice cream the old-fashioned way, no hand-crank ice cream machine required.
Chocolate Cherry Cream Cocktail
We sure are sweet on this chocolate cherry cream cocktail. The smoothness of the half and half and chocolate perfectly complement the tart of the cherry.
Oyster or Clam Fritters
Use oyster liquor or clam juice to make a snack that's deliciously fried and full of flavor.
Hatteras Fig and Whiskey Cake
Enjoy your figs at the dessert table with a slice of this decadent cake.
Cranberry Bourbon Martini
The balanced sweet and smoky flavors of this cranberry bourbon martini are sure to bring some added cheer to your next gathering.
Surry County Sweet Potato Sonker with Milk Dip
Go ahead, have another serving for breakfast. We won't tell.
Sweet Potato-Tomato Soup with Bacon Croutons
When making this recipe, be sure to prepare extra bacon croutons, because, well, does a better leftover exist?
