Appalachian State played its first bowl game in 60 years. We tagged along on a bus ride with some of the Mountaineers’ most hardcore fans to see it for ourselves.
december 2015
Greenville’s Starlight Café Serves Up Homegrown Goodness
In Greenville, the journey from farm to table is short: Much of what’s served at Starlight Café is grown just minutes away, at Starlight Farm and Gardens.
Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Fudge
This type of fudge is a demanding diva. But if you swoon over the icing on a caramel cake, this is the fudge for you. To make this candy turn out perfectly, follow the recipe carefully and trust your candy thermometer. In New England, this candy is called penuche, a derivation of the Italian word panucci (which is related to the word for baker) or the Spanish word panocha (which means raw sugar).
Potato Candy
This classic candy is a testament to the talent of thrifty cooks who could craft sweet treats out of the inexpensive items that were readily available in most kitchens.
Saltine Cracker Toffee
No one can believe that this irresistible toffee is so quick and easy — and, not to mention, made with saltines. Since the ingredients are often on hand, you can whip up a batch of this candy at the drop of a hat.
Nature Essay: Winter Unveils Forest Bones
Rocks and ridges help decode mysteries hidden in our woods.
Horns for the Holidays with the North Carolina Brass Band
North Carolina Brass Band is the state’s newest professional music ensemble.
A Look at Bethlehem, NC Christmas Traditions
Coming to terms with a childhood fantasy, and the town that celebrates Christmas to perfection.
12 NC Small-Town Holiday Traditions We Love
’Burgs and ’boros across the state honor their histories, foods, fauna, and flotillas with annual rituals — go ahead, shoot an oyster — and all-out small-town charm during the holiday season.
