Nothing beats the sweet promise of a summer peach grown in the Sandhills. At Kalawi Farm in Eagle Springs, a third-generation peach farmer ensures the tradition lives on.
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Fruit Full
From our fertile soils bursts a colorful bounty. With hard work and a tender touch, farmers across the state provide us with the sweet taste of summer.
Better Together: 4 Retro Recipes
North Carolina’s culinary history is rich with unlikely pairings. These dishes marry unexpected combinations of ingredients in a harmonious spread.
Fruits of Our Labor
From apples in the mountains to peaches in the Sandhills to blueberries on the Coastal Plain, there’s a bounty of North Carolina-grown fruit to enjoy.
4 Savory & Sweet Recipes
Classic North Carolina ingredients come together in these playful dishes. The result? Delicious harmony.
Savory Gorgonzola Cheesecake with Peach Preserves
For a tasty, unexpected treat, serve this sweet and savory cheesecake with crackers.
8 Home Canning Recipes from the Our State Archives
From a 1951 recipe for watermelon rind pickles to a contemporary chowchow, these preserves are timeless — and delicious.
4 Items for Your July To-Do List
Explore, savor, experience, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.
8 Grilling Recipes For Your Summer Cookout
Fire it up this summer and wow your friends with a meal made entirely on the grill.