This spiced compote is easy to whip up, and adds a sophisticated twist to appetizers and desserts. Try it with cheese and crackers or over vanilla ice cream.
december 2016
Cardamom-Spiced Salted Nut Brittle
This spiced nut brittle is a lovely treat for gifting or snacking. The chai flavor profile gives it a unique kick, and Maldon sea salt is the perfect finishing touch.
Panettone French Toast Casserole with Crushed Walnut Streusel Recipe
Panettone is transformed in this indulgent French toast casserole. This spiced treat would be right at home on any holiday breakfast table.
Homemade Eggnog, Two Ways: One Naughty, One Nice
An eggnog milkshake deserves a sweet peppermint stick garnish. The adult version of the holiday classic merits stemware.
High Point’s Eva Rae Swing Clark is Santa’s Personal Seamstress
How many suits does one spry old elf need? Just ask Eva Rae Swing Clark, the custom tailor for High Point’s high-profile Santa.
4 Family-Owned Garden Centers Offer Yuletide Trimmings
Nature outshines even the brightest newfangled Christmas decorations. From garlands to kissing balls, homegrown, family-owned garden centers stock the holly (and the jolly) of the season.
A Coconut Cake Recipe is Both Coveted and Elusive
Topped with snowy coconut drifts and perfumed with a hint of almond, this grande dame of cakes knows how to make an entrance.
Mistletoe is North Carolina’s Most Romantic Parasite
A sprig might get you kissed, but watch out: There’s more to this plucky plant than meets the eye.
Ramblin’ Man: Studying North Carolina’s Starry Winter Sky
December’s night sky puts on a show, whether you can identify what you’re seeing — or just like the pretty lights.
