At these North Carolina shops, find java just the way you like it — whether black in a diner-style mug or iced with lots of cream and sugar.
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26 Recipes for a Snow Day
Whether you need fuel for sledding and snowball fights or comfort food for a day spent by the fire, these recipes — from cookies and hot cocoa to warming casseroles, stews, and soups — will keep you cozy.
The Secret of Camping in the Cold
Spending a frigid night outdoors in the Uwharries, or at the base of Grandfather Mountain, is fun — really! — as long as you come prepared. Let the Ramblin’ Man show you how it’s done.
A Guide to Downtown Hickory
The heart of this city flourishes as a hub of art, food, and entertainment with the help of an impassioned community advocate.
Maple-Pecan Coffee Cake
We recommend adding North Carolina-grown nuts to this maple-pecan coffee cake — a Christmas morning classic.
A Merry Little Breakfast: 4 Recipes for Christmas Morning
Let your heart be light: Many of these festive dishes can be made ahead — a bonus gift on Christmas morning.
A Neighborhood Awakening in New Bern
Ten years ago, a couple moved to New Bern with a vision: open a coffee shop and change one little corner of the world.
A Guide to Downtown Duck
From coffee and doughnuts to seafood and sandwiches, this Outer Banks town is a haven for foodies, including one ambitious chef.
7 Great Places to Unwind After a Hike
Trekking through the woods (or scaling sand dunes) will surely work up an appetite. After a day on the trails, refuel at these hiker hangouts.
