Using tried-and-true techniques, modern millers grind local kernels to make grits for your bowl and cornmeal for your skillet.
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A Holiday of Our Own
A writer looks back on the Thanksgiving tradition that’s stayed with him since grad school. In those days, when it felt like everything was changing, he and his friends found comfort in a new sense of home.
Loaded Potato & Chicken Casserole
This dish will make you the star of the holiday potluck — or your own dining room.
Hearty Chicken Stew
This hearty stew with a rich, seasoned broth is perfect for a cozy night in.
Grilled Beef Kebabs
No matter the season, these flavorful kebabs are perfect for entertaining.
Carolina Shepherd’s Pie
This fall and winter, warm up with a shepherd’s pie, North Carolina style — that is, topped with mashed sweet potatoes.
Comfort Across Cultures at Durham’s Boricua Soul
A couple with roots in Puerto Rico and the South string together stories and ingredients from their family histories to gather folks around the table — just like their grandmothers taught them.
A Guide to Downtown Burnsville
Artists, chefs, and makers find inspiration in the beautiful Black Mountains that surround this charming Yancey County town.
31 Days, 31 Ways to Enjoy Apples in North Carolina
We’ve picked a bushel of North Carolina apples in every form — from pies to pottery to cider — to enjoy from the first perfect, blue-sky day of October through chilly Halloween. That’s one for each day of the month!
