Mastering meringue is a baker’s rite of passage. Those sweet golden peaks don’t always come easily, but they sure can turn any pie — from lemon to chocolate — into an event.
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The Baker’s Basics: Filling For All
For pies and people alike, what’s on the inside matters most. With enough ingenuity and imagination, any pie — from humble to haughty — is a welcome treat.
Paddling for Pie on the Roanoke River
The Roanoke River is home to snakes, bears, bobcats — and perfect, old-fashioned pie. Two sisters set off in search of a slice and find so much more.
Smoke Signals Bakery in Marshall
In the hills of Marshall, a small bakery — with a very special wood-burning oven — draws bakers to the warmth of its hearth and the wisdom of its owner.
Slice Pie Company in Raleigh
A father-daughter baking team started their Raleigh-based pie business after a win at the state fair, but their family’s baking secrets go back generations.
In Full Bloom: Brewery Bhavana in Raleigh
At Brewery Bhavana, individual passions grow and thrive. Here, food, flowers, beer, and books come together to create a space — and an experience — unlike any other.
12 North Carolina Restaurants, Chefs, and Brewers Nominated for James Beard Foundation Awards
From a colorful destination for modern Indian cuisine to a whole-hog barbecue joint, these beloved North Carolina institutions are being recognized nationally for their ability to nourish the Southern spirit.
