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Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: The Sweet Life

Our editor in chief reminisces on the candies of her childhood and the seasonal delights that filled her grandmother’s candy bowl.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Food

A Legendary Peanut Butter Pie in Rocky Mount

When a secret recipe was finally shared, a famous peanut butter pie found its way onto plates once more.

by Eric Ginsburg
Food

The Peppermint Bark Prescription

During the holidays, a Triangle-based maker with a scientific approach wraps up boxes of peppermint bark for those in search of a festive treat.

by Connor McNeely
Drink

Tea & Toasts in Hendersonville

A Southern Cup draws on the long tradition of teatime, giving customers a place to gather and celebrate one another.

by C.A. Carlson
Food

The Sonkers of Surry County

What’s a sonker? Ask bakers in and around Mount Airy, and you’ll get a thousand different answers. One thing’s for certain: It’s a North Carolina original.

by Debbie Moose
Guides

8 Stops On the Surry Sonker Trail

This one-of-a-kind dessert that defies definition is the signature dish of Surry County — and each stop on the Sonker Trail is part of a delicious history.

by Our State Staff
Food

5 Spots for Magical Milkshakes

Milkshakes offer sweet relief from the North Carolina heat, and some come with a lot more than just a cherry on top.

by Katie Schanze
Bakery

Sweet & Sensitive at JP’s Pastry

This baker has a secret: a wheat allergy. For those with similar restrictions, his gluten-free bakery in Benson offers hope and happiness.

by Rebecca Woltz
Guides

A Guide to Downtown Bryson City

In this small town, it’s easy to love where you live. Outdoor adventures, tasty dishes, and colorful shops — all aboard to Swain County!

by Katie King & Hallie Milstein
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