From a classic pound cake to sponges infused with some of our state’s most iconic sodas, these cakes provide a sweet reminder of home.
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Welcome to North Colalina
Since Pepsi’s invention in a New Bern pharmacy in 1898, independent bottlers across North Carolina have made bottles of the soda collectible points of pride.
Ad Ventures in North Carolina
Some of our most indelible impressions of North Carolina come from the advertisements that tempt us to explore everything that our state has to offer.
14 Pie Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Dessert Table
Give thanks for pie! Creamy chocolate walnut; sweet potato covered in a buttery, crunchy topping; classic, custardy pumpkin — these favorites are fit for a feast.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in August
Corn pudding, chicken salad, and buttermilk pound cake were among your favorite recipes in August. Find out what else made the list.
Our State’s 5 Greatest Debates of 2021
Who came out on top? Discover the match-ups that North Carolinians were most excited to cast their vote in this year.
15 Sweet and Savory Peanut Recipes
From peanut butter cake, pie, and cookies to crunchy spiced snacks and Cheerwine boiled peanuts, we’re nuts for these dishes from our archives.
Quiz: Fountains of Fizz
North Carolina pharmacists may not prescribe Pepsi anymore, but the sweet treats at these historic soda fountains can still cure a case of the blues.
North Carolina’s Iconic Food Imports
There’s really no such thing as a Carolina bagel or Queen City gumbo. But if the following culinary traditions weren’t exactly invented in North Carolina, we’ve certainly made them our own.