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Silent Night in the Kitchen

The stockings are hung, the cookies are out, and the house is now miraculously quiet. Just one more thing to do before bed: make the breakfast dish that’s become a tradition.

by Sheri Castle
Food

A Vintage Recipe: Ambrosia

Ambrosia was such a treat that many families reserved a cut-glass or crystal bowl solely for displaying and serving it.

by Sheri Castle
Food

But Once a Year: 5 Vintage Christmas Recipes

Cherished family recipes, passed down like prized heirlooms, seem extra special on the holiday table. One bite, one whiff, is time travel.

by Sheri Castle
Food

A Vintage Recipe: Cheese Coins with Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly

No party is complete without these bite-size appetizers.

by Sheri Castle
Food

A Vintage Recipe: Red Velvet Cake

Sheri Castle’s red velvet cake is a classic, down to the old-school ermine frosting.

by Sheri Castle
Food

A Vintage Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole

Carb loading for gift opening: This recipe is a savory way to fuel up before — or after — the mad dash on Christmas morning.

by Sheri Castle
Features

A Smoker Named Jezebel at Southern Smoke

The line is out the door at Southern Smoke, a tiny carryout barbecue joint in Garland with a big following. Their secret is knowing how to tend both fire and family at the same time.

by Sheri Castle
Guides

An Afternoon & A Tank of Gas: Highway 221 South

The winding, scenic route through Linville may not be a long drive — it’s only about 20 miles — but it becomes a journey when you stop to shop, eat, and see the sights.

by Sheri Castle
Features

Where Cabbage Is King

A staple crop of Watauga County for generations, the glorious green cabbage remains a savory symbol of old mountain ways and comforting suppers. Plus, it might just cure what ails you.

by Sheri Castle
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