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Blackened Chicken Kebobs with Tzatziki Sauce
Recipes

Blackened Chicken Kebobs with Tzatziki Sauce

Great for a potluck or a party, these blackened chicken kebobs have just the right amount of kick, and are perfectly paired with a zesty, cool, cucumber dipping sauce.

by Elena Brent Rosemond-Hoerr
Best-Kept Secrets in the Triad: Divine Llama Vineyards
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Best-Kept Secrets in the Triad: Divine Llama Vineyards

Divine Llama Vineyards pairs fine wines with friendly llamas in the Yadkin Valley. Llamas and wine, you ask? It may seem like a quirky mix, but the unique experience enthralls and attracts visitors from across the state.

by K McKay
Hidden Gems of the Lower Cape Fear River Region
Eastern

Hidden Gems of the Lower Cape Fear River Region

It’s no secret that our southern coast is rich with tourist attractions. Like the river, we’re winding through the region and shining the spotlight on a few lesser-known local treasures.

by K McKay
Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Chicken with Grilled Corn
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Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Chicken with Grilled Corn

There’s something about grilled chicken with barbecue sauce that screams summer. This scratch-made sauce is easy to whip up, and tastes as good as — if not better than — your favorite store-bought brand.

by Elena Brent Rosemond-Hoerr
Home & Garden

Unearthed: Poinsettias Get Their Due in NC State Program

Poinsettias hold a fleeting place in our hearts and on our mantels at Christmastime, but there's so much more to the plant than what meets the eye. Horticulture researchers at North Carolina State University explore their botanical charms and quirks as part of a North American trial.

by Katie Quine
Home & Garden

Homeplace: Hillsborough’s Ashe House

One 19th-century house in Hillsborough has inspired its owners to live life more simply in a town that has withstood the test of time.

by Katie Quine
Western

Kinship Takes Root at Lee’s Trees Choose-and-Cut Farm

Lee and Mannon Eldreth of Lee's Trees in West Jefferson know how to trim a Fraser fir, but what they cherish most are the connections made during Christmas.

by Katie Quine & Erin Reitz
Restaurants

Unearthed: Winkler Bakery Offers a Sweet History Lesson

Moravians first settled in North Carolina in the 18th century, and today their distinctive baking tradition is preserved through the making of a simple sugar cake.

by Katie Quine
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Triangle Holiday Travel Handbook

Take the guesswork out of your holiday fun this year with our guide to some of the Triangle's best festive seasonal events.

by Katie Quine
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