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November 2012

Sweet Sourdough

Her grandmother’s recipe and a case of homesickness inspire a baker in Greensboro.

by Our State Staff
fullsteam brewery
Drink Local

Beer brewed right, here.

A brewer, farmer, and merchant in North Carolina are part of a movement to bring goodwill to good beer.

by Jeffrey Turner
Restaurants

Stamey’s Old Fashioned Barbecue

The real monument to Stamey is not the restaurant, but the pit building, which is by far the largest and best equipped in the state.

by Bob Garner
August 2012

Greensboro Symphony Cookbook: An Invitation to Eat

For members of the Greensboro Symphony Guild, producing a cookbook called for a party.

by Jeffrey Turner
Recipes

Summer Vegetable Gratin

Make use of fresh summer vegetables in this delicious gratin.

by Community Cookbook Series
Recipes

Shrimp and Creamy Grits

Try the shrimp and grits recipe from Recipes of Note the next time you're craving a classic Southern meal.

by Community Cookbook Series
Features

The Best Barber I’ve Ever Had

Who do you trust to cut your hair? The answer may say more about you than you realize.

by Michael Graff
Central

Cheesecakes by Alex

At Cheesecakes by Alex in Greensboro, you can pick 12 different flavors to build your own cheesecake wheel.

by Our State Staff
January 2012

Plant Protégé

At Piedmont Carolina Nursery in Colfax, one man preserves the legacy of his mentors and the heritage of his land.

by Our State Staff
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