In North Carolina, that outside faucet is called a “spicket,” not a spigot, and it provides more than just water. It’s the source of childhood memories of summer.
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30 North Carolina Ice Cream Shops We Love
Sunny days taste best when served in a cone. As you travel throughout North Carolina, use our guide to find some of the state’s most delicious ice cream.
The Best Seat in the Stadium
When you’ve grown up listening to the Atlanta Braves on the radio, the opportunity to watch a baseball game — any baseball game — from the broadcast booth is like a dream come true.
Just Add Rock Salt: The Magic of the Ice Cream Churn
Old-fashioned churns are about working together: Each turn of the crank brings us all one step closer to sweet, frozen bliss.
Our State Great Eight: NC Loves AC
Sure, you could survive the summer without air-conditioning (probably). But those cool indoor breezes will always have our hearts.
In Search of Summer
Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson describes what her summers looked like growing up — there were no beach vacations or picnic baskets, but there were sparklers, pop guns, scraped knees, and wonder.
When Life Gives You Lemons…
Selling lemonade by the cupful is a rite of passage for kids. Buying a cup of that sweet-tart goodness is a duty for adults — regardless of the price.
Pickled Summer Squash
No canner or water bath necessary for this tangy pickled squash that’s the color of sunshine.
Baked Beans
Quick and easy, rich and a bit sweet — just the thing to balance out any cookout spread.
