It’s out of the way, 12 miles from Edenton in the rural countryside of Chowan County. But once you arrive, W.E. Nixon Welding & Hardware has whatever you need. And if not, they’ll make it for you.
SEPTEMBER 2016
Relish the Past and Present at Buffalo Mercantile Company & Café
For more than a century, a general store has supplied residents of Caldwell County with the most essential of provisions: a sense of community.
Cornbread with Caramelized Apples and Onions
Always a welcome addition to a meal, cornbread takes a star turn in this dressed-up version of a classic.
Apple-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Apples, creamy feta, and rosemary: three flavors that were made for each other. Together, they elevate the everyday baked chicken supper.
Fried Apple Pies
We just can’t help saying: These portable hand pies are the apple of our eye.
Preserving Summer’s Fresh Bounty, One Can at a Time
For generations, a pantry full of bright Mason jars has meant good eating. Still does. Now’s the time to collect the flavors of late summer and early fall, and restock the shelves.
How One Woman Saved the Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks
Wild horses have roamed this small barrier island for centuries. When they were in danger of being wiped out, a woman who knew nearly nothing about horses rounded up experts, facts, and moxie to save them.
Apple and Blue Cheese Salad
Cool, crisp, crunchy, and creamy, this fruit salad also packs a bit of unexpected zing, thanks to the blue cheese.
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Bite into these sweet, salty, apple pie-inspired dessert bars for an instant taste of fall.
