It’s always teatime in the Old North State, from a steaming morning mug to an elegant afternoon gathering — and every sweet sip in between.
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How Playdates Shape Our Palates
In the 1960s and ’70s, neighborhood playdates were a chance for one food writer to try new flavors and discover that food with friends tastes a little sweeter.
Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken
Two Southern staples — sweet tea and fried chicken — come together for a twist on classic buttermilk fried chicken.
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!
Grilled and glazed, brined and fried: Fill your picnic tables with flavor-packed poultry this month.
Sweet Carolina
From sweet Southern phrases to sweet tea, in North Carolina, smelling, feeling, eating, and being sweet starts early.
Our State Great Eight: A Few Unsweetened Thoughts About Sweet Tea
Just a sip of this sweet Southern brew tells you a lot about what we’re made of.
Carolina Peach Iced Tea
As the weather warms up, try this refreshing Carolina peach iced tea from the Queens Royal Receipts cookbook.
Simple and Sugary, Sweet Tea is a Symbol of the South
In our dining rooms and diners, we stir together a handful of humble ingredients to produce an amber elixir that tastes like the South and feels like home.
