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february 2014

Food

True Pound Cake

This pound cake is sure to be a winner at any dessert table.

by Steve Gordon
Pie vs Cake
Food

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.

by Kathleen Purvis
pie vs cake
Food

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.

by Scott Huler
statesville
Central

Exploring Statesville

For the highway traveler with stiff muscles and an empty belly, this town is a perfect stop.

by Bryan Mims
fried pie
Food

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.

by Michael Parker
pie bird
Restaurants

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.

by Jill Warren Lucas
sonker
Food

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.

by Andrea Weigl
nancie McDermott
Recipes

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.

by Bryan Mims
civil war
Civil War Series

Deserters and Outliers

Tar Heel soldiers grow weary of war and leave their regiments — only to fight for the north. (Volume 4, Part 2)

by Philip Gerard
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