This pound cake is sure to be a winner at any dessert table.
february 2014
Pie vs. Cake: The Case for Team Pie
Whether you’re talking about eating a slice of pie after dinner, or baking one from scratch, cake doesn’t stand a chance.
Pie vs. Cake: The Case for Team Cake
Cake. Or, maybe pie ... No, definitely cake ... Probably ... Choosing between two worthy desserts may not be possible.
Exploring Statesville
For the highway traveler with stiff muscles and an empty belly, this town is a perfect stop.
An Ode to Fried Perfection
Handheld and made to last (and last and last), convenience-store fried pies hold a special place in the hearts of many.
Love by the Slice: PieBird in Raleigh
It’s not on the menu, but PieBird’s crusted offerings have led to at least one trip down the aisle.
A Foothills Twist on Pie: The Sonker
Born of mysterious origins — each family’s recipe different from the next — this sweet, deep-dish confection is a celebrated part of North Carolina’s culinary landscape.
Easy as Pie (or a Piece of Cake?)
Nancie McDermott — a North Carolina author who wrote the book(s) on Southern cakes and pies — weighs in on the benefits of making a mess in the kitchen.
Deserters and Outliers
Tar Heel soldiers grow weary of war and leave their regiments — only to fight for the north. (Volume 4, Part 2)
