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April 2018

Quiz

Our State Quiz: Nature’s Helpers

For years, conservation projects in North Carolina have protected our state’s natural heritage, ensuring that our plants, animals, and landscapes will be preserved for posterity.

by Alan Hodge
Features

The Salamander Safari

They’re called a lot of uncharitable names — snot otters, devil dogs, hellbenders — but the ancient aquatic creatures of Appalachia are a prime indicator of the health of our waterways.

by Leigh Ann Henion
Features

A Flair for Flowers

Mary Reynolds Babcock was a free spirit with a green thumb. At the Reynolds family estate in Winston-Salem, her ingenious gardening secrets have been preserved for budding florists.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Recipes

Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole

For a potluck meal or a family supper, cheeseburger pasta casserole is a crowd-pleaser.

by Lynn Wells
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Return of the Thunder Chicken

Our spring woods would be a lot quieter today if not for a North Carolina conservationist who was devoted to wild turkeys.

by T. Edward Nickens
Recipes

Salted Chocolate-Caramel Shortbread Bars

The combination of chocolate, caramel, and shortbread will satisfy any craving for sweets.

by Lynn Wells
Restaurants

Mountain Eclectic Flavors in Sylva

For nearly 30 years, Lulu’s on Main has been an anchor of this Jackson County town. Now, the restaurant is strengthening its connections with neighbors down the street — and cuisine from around the world.

by Jeremy B. Jones
Food

Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

This delightful, and low carb, dish is sure to be a hit at your next picnic or potluck.

by Lynn Wells
Central

Carolina Farmhouse Dairy in Bahama

At the state’s first-ever yogurt dairy farm, the Hamrick family is whipping up something fresh.

by Bryan Mims

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