A tiny outbuilding became the perfect suite for visiting friends and relatives — and an even better backyard getaway from everyday life.
NOVEMBER 2023
Our Plate
From Southern classics like ham biscuits to small-town creations like bright red hot dogs, how much do you know about North Carolina’s quintessential foods?
Honor Bound
Ninety-nine North Carolina military veterans, whose service spans from World War II to more recent conflicts, spent a day of reflection in Washington, D.C. — and returned home to joyous celebration.
A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Garner
Once merely a pit stop on a railroad line, the heart of this Wake County town is now pumping with new life.
From Elizabeth Hudson: In Vino Veritas
Reflecting on childhood memories of muscadines, our editor in chief credits her grandmother with her early appreciation for North Carolina terroir.
Seagrove
Close to the Sandhills, a community of talented ceramicists continues the multi-generational legacy of Seagrove pottery.
Meet the Mushroom Man
Finding fungi in Henderson County is easier when you have a self-described “fun guy,” like the owner of Deep Woods Mushrooms, helping you hunt.
Talking Turkey in Fairview
A Thanksgiving bird from Hickory Nut Gap Farm tells the story of a family that farms with love and intention. For generations, they’ve chosen methods that are good for their livestock, their land, and their community.
A Slice of History
These decades-old recipes remind us why the South is famous for its pies.
