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FEBRUARY 2022

Eats

3 Spots to Celebrate Black History Month at the Table

Dig into authentic Jamaican food in Rocky Mount, sip sparkling wine at Charlotte’s only Black-owned winery, and savor a bourbon “banoffee” pecan cinnamon roll in Greensboro.

by Bridgette A. Lacy, Emiene Wright & Robin Sutton Anders
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Filled With Love

At a homey specialty pasta shop in Durham, the South meets Southern Italy in a pimento cheese ravioli that would make any grandma proud.

by Bridget Booher
Recipes

Fresh Carrot & Ginger Soup

Sunshine by the spoonful: Winter blues don’t stand a chance against this soup that combines fresh carrots with warm, zesty ginger.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Chicken & Cabbage Soup

This flavorful, simmering soup comes together in a snap.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Citrus Herbal Tea & Hot Mulled Cider

Two steaming sips to warm you on the coldest of days.

by Lynn Wells
Ramblin' Man Columns

March of the Salamanders

Across the state, tiny feet are on the move: North Carolina is alive with amphibian activity this time of year. On a rainy night, you just might spot a salamander scurrying toward its ancestral breeding pool.

by T. Edward Nickens
History

Memories in Wood & Stone

A Williamsboro native reflects on growing up near Old Saint John’s Episcopal Church, a place defined by its long history and dedicated caretakers.

by Rebecca Woltz
Guides

Black History Month in North Carolina

Seven sites, sounds, and Black-owned businesses to explore in February.

by Our State Staff
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Fancy & Functional

Her porcelain pieces may look like works of art, but Julie Wiggins’s teapots are ready for any occasion.

by Jen Tota McGivney
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