With every journey into the cypress and Spanish moss, the Ramblin’ Man falls deeper under the spell of swamps. Where some may fear darkness and decay, he finds beauty and life.
October 2019
Burney’s Sweets & More in Elizabethtown
Long before big-city chefs began crossing croissants with doughnuts, a family bakery in southeastern North Carolina quietly perfected a regional icon.
Costume Drama
In the Piedmont, where fall temperatures are fickle right through the end of October, deciding what to wear on Halloween is both a trick and a treat.
Pine Level Hardware & Furniture in Pine Level
At a furniture store in Johnston County, every customer — whether they buy a sofa or a screwdriver — is part of a family tradition more than a century in the making.
Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar in Asheville
Raise a glass at this Paris-inspired bookstore and Champagne bar, where old-world European style meets old-school Southern hospitality.
Quiz: Vast Vistas
When fall arrives in North Carolina, we head west for vibrant foliage, miles of mountain views, and scenic overlooks to take it all in.
Cozy Up to Fall With These Four Pudding Recipes
With the first hints of fall cooling the air, we headed straight for a warm kitchen, taking inspiration from one of the coziest comfort foods.
Persimmon Pudding
It’s ’simmon season! Gather up a windfall of ripe persimmons and bake the flavors of fall into this warm, spiced pudding.
Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Candied Bacon
A sweet finale for a festive fall meal.
