An eggnog milkshake deserves a sweet peppermint stick garnish. The adult version of the holiday classic merits stemware.
DECEMBER 2016
High Point’s Eva Rae Swing Clark is Santa’s Personal Seamstress
How many suits does one spry old elf need? Just ask Eva Rae Swing Clark, the custom tailor for High Point’s high-profile Santa.
A Warm and Inviting Stay at Asheville’s Bunn House
Built as a private residence in 1905, an Asheville brickmaker’s home gets a luxury upgrade for a new generation of guests.
Pecan Tarts
It’s hard to eat just one — these bite-size pecan pies practically melt in your mouth.
Pecan Party Mix
A crunchy, flavorful snack that’ll have your guests gathering ’round.
Duke Chapel’s Bell Tower Rings a Joyful Noise
The 50 rhyming, chiming bells of Duke Chapel’s grand carillon have rung out over the university for more than 80 years.
Pecan Crunch Coffee Cake
This sweet, nutty coffee cake is as good for breakfast as it is for dessert, and couldn't be easier to make.
In Pursuit of the Perfect Pine: 5 North Carolina Christmas Tree Farms
The best family traditions don’t come ready-made. They’re hard-won, full of promise, but messy — just like the holidays. A Christmas tree hunt in the North Carolina mountains is no exception.