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july 2014

History

North Carolina Is The Good Road State

The story of how our roads went from muddy wagon trails to the largest state-maintained highway system in the country.

by Bryan Mims
moonshine
History

North Carolina Moonshine Gets a Modern Twist

Today’s distillers represent the latest in a long and storied history of North Carolina whiskey makers. Using the same ingredients and recipes as their predecessors, modern moonshiners are still moonshiners at heart.

by Philip Gerard
nofo
Drink Local

Blue-Ribbon Beverage: NOFO’s Bloody Mary

NOFO’s award-winning Bloody Mary is a triumph for its customers, too.

by Katie Saintsing
picking season
Features

Picking Season at Holden Brothers Farm

At the Holden Brothers Farm Market in Shallotte, visitors pick two of our favorite red fruits: Strawberries in the spring and tomatoes in the fall.

by Robin Sutton Anders
tomato club
Food

The History of Tomato Clubs

The early roots of 4-H and home demonstration can be traced to tomatoes.

by Josh Shaffer
Restaurants

Hursey’s Bar-B-Q

Barbecue is nothing without a pit, sauce, family, and a legend. For the Hurseys, it all began one night about 70 years ago.

by Daniel Wallace
tomato
Food

Savoring Our Summer Food, The Tomato

Tomatoes, much like summer, must be cherished, savored, enjoyed for as long as possible.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
diamond dining
Restaurants

Cattails Restaurant Offers a Changeup in Ballpark Cuisine

This isn’t your usual ballpark fare. It’s a culinary curveball. So toss the peanuts; you don’t need ’em at Five County Stadium near Zebulon.

by Kathleen Purvis
shrimp and grits
Recipes

Company’s Coming Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Your company may never leave once you impress them with this decadent dish.

by Community Cookbook Series
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