A trip to The Candy Factory in Lexington takes candy lovers back to a simpler, sweeter time.
august 2016
For Home Renovator Sally Spiegel, Communication Comes First
If you think you need two sinks in the bathroom you share with your spouse, you might want to have a chat with Asheville’s Sally Spiegel. She’ll convince you otherwise.
Southern Sweet Talk
Honey. Sugar. Sweetie. Spend enough time in North Carolina, and you’ll notice our language is syrupy, the words saccharine, and your mood sanguine.
Bee Charmer Hits Asheville’s Sweet Spot
A store in Asheville sells honey from around the world. But it’s an unabashed love for all things bee that makes it a destination.
Exploring North Carolina’s Honey Varieties
Not all honeys are created equal. In North Carolina, some bees stick to a single kind of flower, shrub, or tree, with surprising (and delicious) results.
Baked Jalapeño Poppers
An appetizer that will leave party guests clamoring for more.
Chili Pepper Vinegar
Add some spice to your cooked greens, pinto beans, barbecue sauces, salad dressings, and more.
Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Combine hearty sausage with a medley of peppers, letting the mild flavors of sweet peppers blend with the heat from habaneros.
Uncle Tweet’s Slaw
When recipe developer Lynn Wells thinks of childhood visits to see her family in Salisbury, she can still recall the taste of her uncle Tweet’s famous coleslaw.
