On snow days, there’s one class at Appalachian State University that’s never canceled: ski school. For 50 years, the state’s second-oldest ski mountain has groomed generations of fearless — some might say foolhardy — Southern skiers.
2018
The Mountain Moguls of Cataloochee Ski Area
When a visionary couple converted their cow pasture in Maggie Valley into a ski slope, they had the makings of a winter destination. But they still needed the snow.
First Snow in North Carolina
In North Carolina, a forecast of snow sparkles with promise and possibilities: of a day to sled, to sleep in, and to see the landscapes of our state at their softest, quietest, and loveliest.
Melting Pot: Miso in Rutherfordton
When John and Jan Belleme wanted to make miso soup in the U.S., they searched for a place that matched the climates the soup required. What they found was Rutherfordton.
Melting Pot: Butter Bean Soup in Winston-Salem
Stephanie Tyson grew up watching her grandmother cook. Now, she makes her butter bean soup from memory.
Melting Pot: Ramen in Durham
At Dashi in Durham, a Japanese tradition gets an Old North State twist.
Melting Pot: Tomato Soup in Charlotte
Fennel gives Papi Queso's smoky tomato soup a sweetness that's worth the wait — or the drive.
Melting Pot: Matzo Ball Soup in Lumberton
Matzo ball soup is a traditional dish served during Passover Seder and Rosh Hashana, but it also makes a great everyday meal.
Melting Pot: Eastern Carolina Fish Stew at Pleasant Hill Christian Church
A Neuse River tradition has slowly crept into cast-iron cauldrons across eastern North Carolina.
