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November 2020

Living in North Carolina

A Holiday of Our Own

A writer looks back on the Thanksgiving tradition that’s stayed with him since grad school. In those days, when it felt like everything was changing, he and his friends found comfort in a new sense of home.

by Drew Perry
Features

The Artist Painting Portraits of Greatness in Greenville

Richard D. Wilson Jr. creates glimpses of the past to help children see better futures for themselves.

by Kim Grizzard
Ramblin' Man Columns

Welcome to Quail Country

Times have changed since scions of the Gilded Age hunted quail in piney woods across the Piedmont. But those who hope to preserve a home for the little birds will always listen for a bobwhite’s whistle.

by T. Edward Nickens
Recipes

Hearty Chicken Stew

This hearty stew with a rich, seasoned broth is perfect for a cozy night in.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Grilled Beef Kebabs

No matter the season, these flavorful kebabs are perfect for entertaining.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Carolina Shepherd’s Pie

This fall and winter, warm up with a shepherd’s pie, North Carolina style — that is, topped with mashed sweet potatoes.

by Lynn Wells
Restaurants

Comfort Across Cultures at Durham’s Boricua Soul

A couple with roots in Puerto Rico and the South string together stories and ingredients from their family histories to gather folks around the table — just like their grandmothers taught them.

by Victoria Bouloubasis
Travel

A Blue Ridge Mountains Vacation Spot Where You Can Visit the Bison

Those in search of Western-style adventures don’t have to look far: On a family ranch in Haywood County, guests can watch bison roam the mountainside from cozy log cabins and converted train cabooses.

by C.A. Carlson
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: Scenes from a Museum

In high school, our editor in chief snuck her way on to a field trip to one of North Carolina’s greatest museums. That day has stayed with her ever since.

by Elizabeth Hudson
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