Everybody knows Ray Wheeler as “The Cornbread Man.” But it takes generations of family to keep a centuries-old gristmill going strong.
FEBRUARY 2019
Forgotten Homesteads Are Full of History & Mystery
Old, forgotten farm buildings hold stories and beg to be explored.
Pride of the Pantry
A primer on the spreads worthy of our daily breads.
Breaking the Bread Curse at La Farm Bakery
In an unassuming strip mall in Cary, an internationally acclaimed French baker transforms a little yeast, flour, and salt into delicious perfection. And he wants you to learn to do it, too. Really.
Spreading the Love
Bread’s best friend isn’t butter (unless you’re talking about the apple kind). That honor belongs to seasonal fruit picked fresh and preserved in all its smashed, jammed, and jellied glory.
The 1950s: A Shared Rhythm
The sound of change is in the air along the North Carolina Coast: The lively music coming out of a black resort community called Seabreeze attracts white audiences eager for something new.
High Point: Hidden in Plain Sight
For five days each in the spring and fall, High Point is famously home to The High Point Market — a furniture extravaganza. Year-round, though, the city abounds with unexpected finds. Come, take a closer look.
Follow the Biscuits: 22 Places to Get Your Biscuit Fix
Where to find the biggest, cheesiest, and sweetest biscuits in North Carolina.
Blue-Ribbon Biscuits
Who needs funnel cake when you can have these State Fair treats?
