These old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits are just like the ones your mom and grandmother used to make.
AUGUST 2013
The History of Tobacco Barns in North Carolina
Tobacco barns once numbered a half million and were fixtures on farms across the state. Today, only about 50,000 still stand, vestiges of the tobacco industry, deteriorating reminders of the leaves’ influence on our culture.
Dixie Drive-In in Lumberton
Hungry? Follow the crowd to this can’t-miss burger joint in Lumberton.
Peach Cream Pie
Make this fruit-filled confection with fresh peaches from your local farmer’s market.
Spicy Shrimp
Try this spicy seafood dish featured in the Old Bridge Cookbook from Sunset Beach.
Mustard Roasted Potatoes
Add a little Dijon to these roasted potatoes for a delicious treat featured in the Old Bridge Cookbook from Sunset Beach.
The History of Cheerwine
Its flavor is sweet, its color is red, and its history is inextricably intertwined with our own. At soda fountains and from vending machines, we grew up with it. This is our drink. But we’re happy to share it with the rest of the world.
On Warm Days, Screen Doors Define Southern Culture
Its mission may seem simple — keep out bugs and let in breeze — but on a sultry summer day, a screen door is sublime. Comprising little more than wire mesh, a wooden frame, and a handful of hardware, it creates a barrier and an invitation, and an unmistakable sound that defines summer.
