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august 2016

Central

Nostalgia by the Pound

A trip to The Candy Factory in Lexington takes candy lovers back to a simpler, sweeter time.

by Drew Perry
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Home & Garden

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.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Features

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.

by Jeremy B. Jones
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Arts & Culture

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.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Features

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.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
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Recipes

Baked Jalapeño Poppers

An appetizer that will leave party guests clamoring for more.

by Lynn Wells
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Recipes

Chili Pepper Vinegar

Add some spice to your cooked greens, pinto beans, barbecue sauces, salad dressings, and more.

by Lynn Wells
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Recipes

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.

by Lynn Wells
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Recipes

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.

by Lynn Wells
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