The Shipley family is again raising cattle on their picture-perfect farm near Vilas — just as the first Shipleys did more than 150 years ago.
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4 Birthday-Worthy Recipes
For this chef, afternoons spent cheering for NC State University were followed by a special dinner in Raleigh — plus a homemade sweet treat.
Chateaubriand With Peppercorn Sauce
Inspired by the chateaubriand from The Angus Barn in Raleigh, our recipe developer re-creates the steak dinner she shared with her father during one of her most memorable birthday celebrations.
How Playdates Shape Our Palates
In the 1960s and ’70s, neighborhood playdates were a chance for one food writer to try new flavors and discover that food with friends tastes a little sweeter.
Sunday Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
While we love it on Sundays, tender chunks of beef, aromatic vegetables, and a rich gravy make pot roast a winner any night of the week.
Beef & Mushroom Pappardelle
Escape the cold with a bowl of pappardelle pasta, tomatoes, beef, and Merlot-soaked mushrooms.
Pasta Makes Perfect
Chilly evenings are for warm bowls of pasta with simmering sauces, cheesy toppings, and hearty ingredients — including all of that leftover turkey.
3 Mountain Breakfast Recipes
Wake up with filling meals inspired by western North Carolina: a hearty hash, pork tenderloin biscuits, and Appalachian apple pancakes.
Corned Beef Hash with Fried Eggs
Top corned beef hash with North Carolina eggs for a hearty, delicious breakfast.