From nostalgic treats in barrels at old-timey stores to brand-new inventions shipped across the country, North Carolina’s candy creators and connoisseurs make life a little sweeter.
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Hot Cocoa Harbor
Nothing conjures memories of winters past like a sweet cup of hot chocolate. As temperatures dip, restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses whip up their favorite recipes for Elizabeth City’s annual Hot Cocoa Crawl.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in December
Sausage balls, smoky cheese wafers, and a whole bunch of cookies were among your favorite recipes in December.
16 Festive Recipes for Your Holiday Party
No Southern Christmas party is complete without a table full of sausage balls, cheesy dip, and red velvet peppermint pound cake.
Cocoa-Dusted Sugar Balls
The secret ingredient in these vintage no-bake cookies? Orange juice.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in November
Chocolate bread pudding, roasted chicken, and cheesy baked potato soup were among your favorite recipes in November. Find out what else made the list.
The Peppermint Bark Prescription
During the holidays, a Triangle-based maker with a scientific approach wraps up boxes of peppermint bark for those in search of a festive treat.
Chocolate Espresso Martini
Enjoy after a Christmas feast or by a fireplace on a cold winter night.
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Chambord Raspberry Cream
This mousse is sweet and smooth, light and creamy — with just the right amount of tang.
