Tomato guru Craig LeHoullier’s first book, Epic Tomatoes, celebrates some 250 varieties of our favorite summer garden staple. His decades of devotion to heirloom seeds have paid off — for all of us. Come BLT season, farmers markets throughout the state are bursting with tomatoes of every hue and shape. But don’t miss these six picks.
July 2019
Put Me In, Coach
From Little League to the majors, diamond dreams never fade away. Every summer, the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd rekindle a love for the game.
The Ivy Cottage Passes Down Memories
When Wilmington residents have antiques or valuables to sell, they entrust them to this upscale consignment shop and its adorable “Ambassador of Love.”
Downtown: Highlands
A posh downtown and abundant natural beauty offer plenty of ways to relax and reset in this quiet mountain retreat.
From Elizabeth Hudson: A Time For Every Purpose
A reader’s gift and a father’s lesson foster an undying love of kitchen gadgets — and BLTs.
A Gift That Grows: Geraldine’s Market
What do you do when your husband surprises you with 500 peach trees? Sell peaches, of course.
Lake Norman: Town-Hopping by the Water
Lake Norman is the big one. Our “inland sea.” The anchor for a region. Its 520-mile shoreline is a thread that knits together the surrounding communities — so much so that many visitors think of the area as a whole, one town flowing into the next. But we can see what makes each one special.
Ode to a German Johnson
Slice ’em! Stack ’em! Eat ’em like an apple! North Carolina’s quintessential tomato is the pick of the season.
S’mores Bread Pudding
This s’mores bread pudding is a new take on a classic treat — from the comfort of home.