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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
Food

A Legendary Peanut Butter Pie in Rocky Mount

When a secret recipe was finally shared, a famous peanut butter pie found its way onto plates once more.

by Eric Ginsburg
Recipes

14 Pie Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Dessert Table

Give thanks for pie! Creamy chocolate walnut; sweet potato covered in a buttery, crunchy topping; classic, custardy pumpkin — these favorites are fit for a feast.

by Our State Staff
Recipes

10 Pecan Recipes Perfect for Fall

From cakes and pies to salads and party mixes, fall means sweet and savory dishes full of satisfying crunch.

by Our State Staff
Food

The Sonkers of Surry County

What’s a sonker? Ask bakers in and around Mount Airy, and you’ll get a thousand different answers. One thing’s for certain: It’s a North Carolina original.

by Debbie Moose
Bakery

4 Seasonal Sweets to Try This Fall

Sugar, spice, and a little bit of pumpkin is nice: In North Carolina, sweet treats put us in an autumn state of mind.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Guides

8 Stops On the Surry Sonker Trail

This one-of-a-kind dessert that defies definition is the signature dish of Surry County — and each stop on the Sonker Trail is part of a delicious history.

by Our State Staff
Food

5 Spots for Magical Milkshakes

Milkshakes offer sweet relief from the North Carolina heat, and some come with a lot more than just a cherry on top.

by Katie Schanze
Bakery

Sweet & Sensitive at JP’s Pastry

This baker has a secret: a wheat allergy. For those with similar restrictions, his gluten-free bakery in Benson offers hope and happiness.

by Rebecca Woltz
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