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.
DECEMBER 2023
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.
A Festive & Foraged Christmas Treat
A bakery in Asheville combines the French tradition of Yule log cakes with the flavors of Appalachia for a holiday treat with the unmistakable taste of home.
Praise be to Church Peanuts!
In Mount Olive — the tiny town that’s big on pickles — a group of men comes together at a Methodist church to fry, jar, and ship more than 10 tons of nuts a year in the name of neighborliness.
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.”
Kin & Kindling: The Magic of Fire Season
During the longest nights of the year, the cozy glow of flickering flames — whether from candles or campfires — draws us close and binds us together.
A Colossal Christmas Tree
For more than 80 years, the 75-foot-tall community Christmas tree in Wilmington’s Hilton Park stood as a hallmark of holiday celebrations.
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.
