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Recipes

7 Cheerwine Recipes

Don’t just drink your Cheerwine — eat it, too! From cakes to pies to cocktails, you can incorporate this crimson Tar Heel treasure into your next kitchen creation.

by Our State Staff
Drink

Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Drink

Meet Sean Umstead, an imaginative mixologist and owner of Kingfisher Cocktail Bar in Durham — and a Drink category judge for this year’s Made in NC Awards.

by Rebecca Woltz
Recipes

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.

by Our State Staff
Travel

Sip and Stay at Hellbender Bed & Beverage

A Blowing Rock B&B switches things up, focusing on beverages instead of breakfasts and paying homage to a beloved salamander found in the waters of western North Carolina.

by Morgan Sykes
Sponsored

A 48-Hour Getaway in the Queen City

Find out where to explore, eat, drink, and shop during a quick getaway to Charlotte with this extensive itinerary.

by Lara Ivanitch
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Where There’s Smoke

Early on, a woodworker in Rowan County learned to infuse his projects with a blend of art, science, and ingenuity. Then, a chance request sparked the idea to add smoke and spirits to the mix.

by Drew Perry
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Cocktail Mixology

Find out what three experts have to say about stocking a home bar, the cocktails every beginner should master, and the locally made spirits they always keep on hand.

by Tamiya Anderson
Recipes

12 Perfect Peach Recipes

From cobbler to lemonade, use your fresh peaches in some of our favorite summertime recipes.

by Our State Staff
Guides

3 Items for Your February To-Do List

Gather, sip, eat, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.

by Our State Staff
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