photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
As its name suggests, this pasta salad is best enjoyed outside, in the sunshine, with friends.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Fresh ahi or yellowfin tuna steaks become the perfect lunch in this classic, no-frills dish.
photograph by Bill Lusk Studio
RECIPE FROM BETTY DRAKE IN AULANDER
Call it a pudding if you like, but it’s more like a cobbler. Though neither word quite describes the sweet-and-savory tomato recipe that has long been a local specialty.
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RECIPE BY KELLY ALEXANDER
Fragrant, local peaches bring out the sweetness of this ice cream.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Crunchy and refreshing, this shredded broccoli salad is tossed in a light, Greek yogurt dressing.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Duke’s mayonnaise and whole-grain mustard give this creamy potato salad a healthy dose of tanginess.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Make this recipe your go-to side dish for your next picnic.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Go ahead … layer the potato chips on top of the chicken salad. We won’t tell.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES
Sometimes the best approach is the simplest one.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
This pretty and simple summer cake is made with fresh, seasonal plums.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Sunshine in a bowl: It’s not really summer until the first peach cobbler of the season. This classic recipe is a sweet end to any summertime supper.
Every September, Gorges State Park celebrates the monarch butterfly — and the awe and wonder of its annual migration — with a festival fit for a king.
From sweeping vistas to secluded coves, North Carolina’s four national forests conserve our untamed lands for wildlife and human explorers alike.
Abloom year-round, the Elizabethan Gardens feel fit for a queen. Beyond their beauty, they’re also a living memorial to one of our state’s enduring mysteries.
On his namesake show, the Mount Airy native shared the spotlight with a fictional version of his hometown.
