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september 2012

Hart Square Village
Western

How One Hickory Man Preserved an 1800s Ghost Town

We remember who came before us and what they did and where they lived. We respect our past, and we preserve it. We recognize those who spend their time restoring our heritage. In Hickory, a man builds a village.

by Sarah Perry
Eastern

The Skylight Inn

Skylight founder Pete Jones once said, "A place like this don't need any sign."

by Bob Garner
Central

The Pit Authentic Barbecue

The Pit provides a rather upscale setting for Raleigh patrons to enjoy authentic, pit-cooked barbecue.

by Bob Garner
Eastern

B’s Barbecue

There are no telephones or take-out menus at B's. What there is, though, is plenty of whole-hog barbecue, cooked to tender perfection.

by Bob Garner
Bridges Barbecue Lodge in Shelby North Carolina
Central

Bridges Barbecue Lodge

In case you forget what the restaurant specializes in, pig art decorating the walls helps you remember just what kind of place you're in.

by Bob Garner
Central

Lexington Barbecue

Lexington Barbecue attracts barbecue pilgrims from across the state and even further.

by Bob Garner
Food

Angel Biscuits

The angel biscuits from Recipes & Remembrances: Croom Family Cookbook are delicious served with butter and jam or country ham.

by Community Cookbook Series
Food

Hallie Mae’s Coconut Cream Pie

Try Hallie Mae’s coconut cream pie recipe the next time you're looking for a luscious dessert.

by Community Cookbook Series
Food

Croom’s Potato Soup

Nothing warms you up like a bowl of potato soup. Try this easy recipe from Recipes & Remembrances: Croom Family Cookbook on a cool Carolina evening.

by Community Cookbook Series

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