Decadently dressed clams roast under a blanket of garlic butter, Swiss cheese, and bacon for a sophisticated appetizer requiring minimal time and ingredients.
JULY 2024
Dig Into Cozy Comfort at Southern Lunch
Nearly a century ago, a young man opened a restaurant to feed passengers leaving the old depot in Lexington. Though Southern Railway is no more, people still travel to the family-owned lunch spot for a plate full of comfort food.
Plott Hound Books Satisfies an Appetite for Stories
In Yancey County, a renowned food writer started a bookstore to keep avid readers satisfied.
Remembering Captain Woo Woo Harker
A beloved sailor spent his life on the waters around Carteret County. Today, a bronze bust pays tribute to his friendly nature and passion for the sea.
Meet the Potter Crafting Crystal-Like Ceramics
With a background in chemistry and a penchant for experimentation, a potter in Chatham County mastered the challenging art of creating pieces that appear more like glass than clay.
A Lakeside Escape at The Greystone Inn
In the early 20th century, a socialite made a home in the Lake Toxaway area. Now, guests relax in her estate turned inn and learn about the community she loved.
For the Birds
An Alamance County woman attracts hummingbirds by the dozens to her backyard sanctuary, devoting her summer days — and lots of sugar — to the birds she loves.
Paddling Along
Between our lakes and sounds, our marshes and swamps, and the rivers that crisscross our state, North Carolina is a playground for kayakers and canoers.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Frozen in Time
For our editor in chief, summer nostalgia is found in memories of tomato sandwiches and running through the sprinkler — but nothing embodies the joy of a carefree July day better than an ice cream cone.
